ABV 48%
Arbikie Highland Rye 1794 (2020 Release) Grain Whisky - £130
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This is right up my street, it really doesn’t stop surprising you from start to finish.
Phoebe Calver
Arbikie
Brand
1794, 2020 Release
Expression
Rye
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
48%
ABV
Highland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Chamomile tea, oak chips, a slight smokiness. It reminds me of the nose of a gin. It’s heavily botanical, with heathery goodness.
Palate: Warming and mouthcoating but not too rich; the warmth softens into a beautiful combination of heather with honey, on top of a gentle salty meatiness leaning towards smoked bacon. Cutting through this is a sliver of pear.
Finish: Lingers but not for too long; the heat peters out leaving warmth and heather.
Comment: This is right up my street, it really doesn’t stop surprising you from start to finish.
Score: 8.1
Taster
Nose: Chamomile, a blend of Ceylon and Lapsang Souchong, eucalyptus, rye loaf and hot, sawn oak. Under this there’s sweetness of heather honey, white grape juice and a touch of red berry.
Palate: Sprightly, with well-rounded medium body. A pleasant winey character, with lemon-lime, more white grape and poached pear. Applesauce with lots of cinnamon, more honey and a subtle nuttiness.
Finish: Applesauce, cinnamon and nuts: cashew and pistachio.
Comment: A slightly youthful edge promises greatness in the future.
Score: 8
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