A collaborative private cask bottling curated for the discerning whisky enthusiasts by WHISKY.MY, WHISKY Gallery Global, Bar Slugs’ II Ginza, The Single Cask & 61 Monarchy.

Appearance: 18 ct gold. No beading. Good legs.

Nose: A very mild nose-feel, and a mild aroma overall. The top note is that of a burning candle. Beneath this there are fresh fruits, such as unripe fig, a trace of fresh almond, wet leaves and dried heather. Some notes of hessian and talcum powder in the development.

Body: Medium.

Palate: At natural strength, creamy-soft in mouthfeel, smoothly waxy and coating in texture and lightly sweet in taste to start, with a slightly bitter shake of saltiness and a rising peppery heat quickly coming to dominate. Enjoyable and appetizing straight. A dash of water sweetens and smoothies out the flavors, but as usual with older whiskies at the expense of the spiciness and grip. Best enjoyed at natural strength.

Finish: Long and lightly drying, with a salty spiciness, a faint suggestion of smoke, and a lingering hint of sweet wine in the aftertaste.