ABV 43%
43%? Really? Those chilli spices make everything feel much stronger. Punchy and mouth tingling. Different.
Rob Allanson
Hinch
Brand
Hinch
Bottler
Peated Single Malt
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
43%
ABV
Republic of Ireland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Grainy with a heavy rubbery, smoky edge. Tarred ropes and deep-sea fishing nets – salt laden. Smoked ham and pineapple chunks. Saline like smoked salt.
Palate: Saline element hits first, then the spices with waves of pickled chilli and paprika. A herby note, rosemary and roast lamb.
Finish: Hot chilli spices numb initially then the mouth salivates. A touch heavy on the burning side, chilli and clove oil.
Comment: 43%? Really? Those chilli spices make everything feel much stronger. Punchy and mouth tingling. Different.
Score: 8.8
Taster
Nose: Big smoke up front, almost-burnt caramel, salt taffy, then honey-roasted gammon and a hint of cinnamon spice follows.
Palate: Deep, intensely savoury smoke notes, sea salt and toasted pecans, barbeque blackened prawns and fresh red chilli, very fiery for the ABV but water balances it out well. .
Finish: Blackened barbeque smoke and lots of fresh chilli heat.
Comment: Like sitting on a beach at sunset eating Dublin Bay prawns that are fresh off hot coals.
Score: 9.2
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