A CURE FOR CURIOSITY

SPICY & DRY

CASK No. 12.71

$190

REGION Speyside

CASK TYPE 2nd fill charred red wine barrique

AGE 12 years

DATE DISTILLED 8 December 2008

OUTTURN 225 bottles

ABV 58.4%

AUS ALLOCATION 42 bottles

At first we noted scented hardwoods, resins, fir wood, strawberry jam and after dinner chocolate mints. An aromatic and playful nose we thought. Water brought out an earthy potting shed vibe with mossy aspects, varnished furniture and some lovely leathery notes. In the mouth we found it immediately creamy in texture with a good level of warm spiciness. Curious notes of engine oil, ointments, herbal lozenges, liquorice and dandelion & burdock cordial. Water brought out firm notes of heather ales, miso, seasoning herbs and bergamot. Matured in a bourbon hogshead for 10 years before transfer to a 2nd fill charred red wine barrique.