Whiskyspace Notes 2308
Jul 5, 2026, 07:48:59
Sipping this dram feels like being blindfolded and dropped into a midsummer garden. The first thing I notice is a sweet honey glaze, almost like a beehive just cracked open, with a faint whiff of beeswax and pollen drifting around. There's a delicate touch of aniseed and a few drops of sweet absinthe that give it a cheeky menthol kick, like the aftertaste of a good Earl Grey on a chilly morning. Mid‑palate brings up the memory of acacia flower fritters and those sticky Middle‑Eastern pastries you’d find at a market stall, while a subtle, intrusive woodiness nudges the edge just enough to keep things interesting. I swear I can taste over‑ripe apples and a hint of dandelion nectar, as if someone had scooped up a handful of fresh panettone and let it melt into the glass. The finish is long – really quite long – and oddly elegant, with a faint peat whisper that reminds me of the barley harvested the year before, 1976‑style, still hanging on the stills. All in all, it’s a very beautiful, almost sublime experience, with a gentle oomph that makes you linger a bit longer than you'd expect. 😊
