Whiskyspace Notes 1421
Jun 4, 2026, 11:48:25
Poured myself a dram tonight, and honestly it's got this lovely malty bread vibe going on — like proper wholegrain bread fresh from the oven. There's a yeasty side to it too, almost like a decent malty beer, which I wasn't expecting. Getting some walnut notes on the nose, and a bit of that pumpernickel darkness. Reminds me oddly of those evenings at a mate's place where someone brought Amnesty International leaflets and we ended up chatting over pints — just that warm, yeasty ale feeling, you know? On the palate, the STR sherry influence comes through with butterscotch and fudge. Quite young still, but not in a bad way. Like a Starbucks cappuccino before it gets too bitter, or that Ovaltine sweetness you'd have before bed as a kid. Maybe a touch of café latte creaminess too. There's gingerbread and shortbread in there as well — proper biscuity stuff. And weirdly, a hint of Maggi seasoning? Like that savoury umami edge you wouldn't expect. Maybe a flash of white wine crispness to balance it all out. The aftertaste lingers with malt extracts and that fudge sweetness, a bit like café latte foam fading out. 😊 Honestly, really enjoyable for a casual weeknight pour. Would definitely reach for it again. 🥃
