ABV 45%
I feel the new oak, heavy char has played its part but water has pulled it apart.
Annabel Meikle
New Holland Artisan Spirits
Brand
Zeppelin Bend
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
45%
ABV
USA
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: A little shy at first and then Weetabix, wine gums and Tiger Balm. Warm woody notes like cedar.
Palate: Chewy caramel and red fruits. Some sweet spiciness but artificial. I need more from this.
Finish: Grippy then lost its bite.
Comment: I feel the new oak, heavy char has played its part but water has pulled it apart.
Score: 7.1
Taster
Nose: Grassy and oaky. Grass stalks. Caramelised apples. Hot custard. Sap, paint and some varnish.
Palate: Sweet at first then spicy and oaky. Not very dissimilar from the previous sample but spicier than it.
Finish: Dry and spicy.
Comment: Here again, the wood is overwhelming and the alcohol biting. A spicy character on the palate. It does need water but that does not enhance the flavours.
Score: 7.5
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