Bottled exclusively for Inter Caves France
Blended Malt Scotch Whisky Secret Islay 2017 (T-spooned ARRRrrr…), Hogshead, 61,4% ABV, only 432 bottles, 500ml
« The ink of old newspapers rubs off on your hands as you scrunch the pages into balls onto damp autumnal leaves in the smoky bonfire, a pan suspended over the stuttering flames slowly chars steak and maple bacon. »
Colour : Rich chestnut
Nose : A smoke dragon with sweet peat, burnt heather, fireworks, pulpy newspapers, damp autumnal leaves, silver polish, liniment muscle oil, lemon meringue pie, dragon fruit, roast strawberries with balsamic vinegar and polished leather riding boots.
Palate : Wow, that's smoky, a real smoke dragon! Maple bacon, hoisin sauce, plum sauce, char siu pork, charred steak, garlic and cheese butter mash, banana jam, lemon curd, vanilla slice, potted shrimp with nutmeg, paprika and that smoke dragon's still spewing smoking.
Finish : Smoke rings, maple bacon.
Conclusion : If you love smoke dragons, you'll love this smoky hot dram! It's not just about the smoke, there's plenty of meaty flavour to back it up – you might even want to add a dash to your steak or chilli.