ABV 46%
Sure evidence that there is some cracking stuff coming out of England.
Rob Allanson
The Cotswolds Distillery
Brand
The Cotswolds Distillery
Bottler
2014 Odyssey Barley
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2018
Year of Bottling
46%
ABV
England
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Almost a walk through fresh cut fields of barley and turned soil. Earthy and then things start to get a little juicy fruity, with caramalised orange and chilli grilled pineapple. Oak started to grip a little as well.
Palate: All that fruit floods in, candied peel, blood orange, the spiciness of preserved lemons. There's hints of Danish pastries too, custard, almonds and apricot jam.
Finish: Short and dries with that grippy oak.
Comment: Sure evidence that there is some cracking stuff coming out of England.
Score: 8.7
Taster
Nose: Cut grass and morning dew, Victoria sponge, lemon curd and nectar honey giving it a lovely powdery finish. Mango and nectarine start to cut through the grassy tones followed by soft hints of fresh wood shavings.
Palate: A sweet and sour, a nutty oakiness, soft sweet fruits. Slight acetone note that disappears with a touch of water. Baked pears, lemon zest, marzipan and salted caramel.
Finish: Short and abrupt.
Comment: Back and forth on the taste buds making sure it hits every single receptor.
Score: 8.2
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