The Westfalian 2012
7.8

The Westfalian 2012

German Single Malt Whiskey

ABV 49.2%

A huge bag of smoke. Lacks balance and finesse, very linear. One for the peat heads.

Rob Allanson

Specification

The Westfalian

Brand

Unique Liquids GMBH

Bottler

German Single Malt Whiskey

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

49.2%

ABV

Germany

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Rob Allanson

Taster

Nose: Could smell the peat smoke coming off this as it was poured. Roasted barley, smoked salmon, burning logs. Smoked sea salt, brown potted shrimps. A hint of melon and a little orange flavoured fudge.

Palate: Rubbery, smoked salmon, griddled pineapple. Burnt pork ends, a little bacon fat. All of this is swamped by ash and used log burners, and it keeps building up.

Finish: Short, fiery and peppery.

Comment: A huge bag of smoke. Lacks balance and finesse, very linear. One for the peat heads.

Score: 6.7

Lyndsey Gray

Taster

Nose: Medicinal notes of TCP and plasticine gradually develop alongside lime zest, peanut butter, icing sugar and banoffee pie with a sprinkling of chimney soot.

Palate: Waves of charcoal and tobacco ash crash against juicy citrus fruits, watermelon and Cola. Smoky bacon and black pudding smothered in maple syrup served up with freshly brewed coffee.

Finish: Light and juicy with a sooty ash overpowering the finish.

Comment: A Canadian breakfast served up in a hospital bed.

Score: 8.8

7.8
Overall Score

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