Cask No. 53.504 Oily & coastal we examine three whiskies with

we examine three whiskies with different flavour profiles after maturation in the same type of cask

The aroma with water changed to freshly laundered sheets

The initial aroma was that of sweet Valencia orange cake

plus darker shades of chilli chocolate and spiced nuts before a finish of syrup of figs and teasing tarry resins

Cask No. 53.504 Oily & coastal we examine three whiskies withThe nose began with the scent of a boat builders workshop and the warm, sanded oak of a ships hull being prepared for the open sea. Black cardamom, honey and sweet popcorn were followed by smoky pears and butterscotch, carrying the essence of a summer drought on a heather moor. The maritime breeze brought sea air and a dark, estery note of blackcurrant jam. The palate was sweet and tooth coating, with smoked pink grapefruit zest, pear juice and honey