Whiskyspace Notes 1465
Jun 5, 2026, 10:31:14
Right, so I cracked this bottle open tonight. First whiff was a bit off, honestly. Like, not quite right. Maybe some old papers or damp wood? But then I took a sip and it’s actually... quite unusual. Really, the truth lies on the palate. Starts with this almost savoury thing – think Bovril or salty bouillons, maybe some puréed chestnuts. Then it turns quite dry, with a bittersweet, sour and bitter edge. Got a hint of thyme and pine needles, like a walk through the Highlands. It’s not very strong, very weak almost. Couldn’t add much power, but it’s medium, not totally bad indeed. After just thirty seconds, I’m imagining Game of Thrones dramas and old meats roasting by a fire. Calling for ice, maybe? The bottle’s very ugly, but the whisky’s better than the story. Tends to become very dry and a little spicy. Nice parsley note somewhere. Feels like it got off the beaten tracks – not very authentic, not very Diageo, if you know what I mean. Almost like a well-respected company tried something different, maybe added a conceited extra 1.7% of personality. It’s gold in the glass, and there’s juice in the bottle, alright. Makes me think of sex and violence and the lowest instincts. Not my usual, but I’ll finish it. 🥃
