New Holland
7.3

New Holland

Zeppelin Bend

ABV 45%

I feel the new oak, heavy char has played its part but water has pulled it apart.

Annabel Meikle

Specification

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

Tasting Notes

Annabel Meikle

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

Martine Nouet

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

7.3
Overall Score

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