ABV 53.8%
More of a liqueur than a whisky, so sweet it almost hurts.
Rob Allanson
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
Atom Brands
Brand
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
Bottler
Single Blended New Whisky
Expression
Blended
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
53.8%
ABV
New Zealand
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Balsamic vinegar, pickled walnuts and smoked salted cucumber pickles. Very unusual and very acidic. Candyfloss and bacon. Warming blueberry muffins.
Palate: Blood orange, cough syrup, huge sweetness. Hints of bitter wood and there is a heavy sherry or port influence in here. Water brings out more wood notes.
Finish: Short and tannin laden, some hints of clotted cream sweetness.
Comment: More of a liqueur than a whisky, so sweet it almost hurts.
Score: 7.2
Taster
Nose: Hot treacle sponge, rubber tyres and polished copper. Wax crayons, toasted marshmallows and lime zest develop with crushed vanilla pods and Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit.
Palate: Cherries in kirsch syrup, Haribo sours and cremola foam create an interesting dynamic in consistency. Waxy and light with fruit juices of kiwi, crushed red grapes and raspberry purée.
Finish: Rich treacle that quickly disappates into a light yet waxy texture.
Comment: Eating Haribo cherry sours while colouring in with Crayolas.
Score: 7.8
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