Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 10 Year Old (Batch 04) 70cl Whisky
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 10 Year Old (Batch 04)
Behold, batch 4 of Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength, weighing in at a hefty 58.3% ABV. This expression is made with a 10 year old single malt from Islay (no hints as to which distillery, mind), with 25% of it having enjoyed a stint in sherry casks, lending some welcome sweetness to the earthy, smoky, robust whisky. The bumped-up ABV of the cask strength edition adds some weight behind it all, making for a full-bodied, satisfying, intense expression. Plus, an extra ampersand, which may be the most exciting bit of punctuation out there, only contested by the at sign.
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose
Roasted fruit and driftwood notes jump out of the glass, with hints of apricot jam on oatcakes and gingerbread in support.
Palate
The coastal core remains solid on the palate with seaweed and flaky salt, mellowed slightly by waves of sultanas, dates, and a touch of mocha.
Finish
A meaty hint lingers on the finish, with cinnamon and chocolate peanuts.
Overall
There's loads to love here, from the powerful coastal influence to the flashes of sherried brightness.
Winner of 2 spirit awards
