Scapegrace
8

Scapegrace

Revenant III

ABV 46%

An unapologetically rich and meaty single malt.

Bethany Whymark

Specification

Scapegrace

Brand

Scapegrace

Bottler

Revenant III

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

46%

ABV

New Zealand

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Bethany Whymark

Taster

Nose: Peanut oil, soy sauce, black pepper, shiitake mushroom, and seared beef. Subtle peat and charcoal. Apple cider vinegar. Black cherry and rich vanilla. Hints of liquorice and sticky ginger cake.

Palate: Medium. Barbequed beef, with the savoury stir-fry notes from the nose. Dark chocolate-dipped cherries, rich oat-milk mocha, and toffee sauce. Sesame seed and lentil cracker.

Finish: Medium-long, with cocoa powder, toasted oak, and some tannins.

Comment: An unapologetically rich and meaty single malt.

Score: 8

Christopher Coates

Taster

Nose: Aromatic woody notes of amber, sandalwood, and camphor. Pachouli, too. Ripe mango, cocoa, toffee, and pomegranate molasses.

Palate: Medium-full. More aromatic wood notes, with cinnamon, nutmeg, and earthy papaya juice. Then come milk chocolate, toffee, hazelnut, clove, and star anise.

Finish: The toffee and anise notes play out to the end, as delicate tannins dry things slightly.

Comment: A distinctive, unusual style that’s very alluring.

Score: 8.1

8
Overall Score

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