Cask No. 149.16 16 – 20 years with water came the urge

with water came the urge for a tropical tango as melon

Cask: First-fill Australian Shiraz barrique

Fresh aromas conjured images of springtime flower gardens and Alpine meadows with vanilla sponge cake and sultanas soaked in brandy

This was proving decadent and outrageously quaffable

96 - Chocolate Cake Cookie

Cask No. 149.16 16 – 20 years with water came the urgeThe neat nose suggested swimming pools, mineral oils, lemon barley water, waxes, putty, white stone fruits and earthy dunnage warehouse must. A big, characterful dram we all agreed. With water we found fruit salad notes emerging with richly malty and cereal tones underneath. It also delivered some coastal fresh air, along with sharp gooseberry and green apple notes. The palate opened with a rich, oily texture and big flavours of sweet cereals,