Tasting Notes

• Tasting Notes by The Whisky Exchange

  • Nose:

    Fragrant, honeyed and sweet, with ripe apricots, honey and sweet white chocolate.

  • Palate:

    Mint toffee, caramelised oranges and baked apricot lead to honeycomb, almonds and dates.

  • Finish:

    Rich and syrupy, with caramelised citrus and pears fading to fudge and mint.

• Producer's Tasting Notes

  • Colour:

    Light gold.

  • Nose:

    Fragrant, honeyed and sweet. Some ripe apricots, mead-like, and a curious minerally/flinty note, followed by some sweet white chocolate.

  • Taste:

    An initial burst of mint toffee, with baked fruits such as caramelised oranges and apricots, lots of honeycomb, almonds and dates.

  • Finish:

    A rich, syrupy aftertaste, with more caramelised citrus and pears, some creamy fudge, but always an intriguing mentholic/eucalyptus sensation in the background.

• Tasting notes by Stuart Peskett

  • Nose:

    Rich, sweet notes of buttered toast and popcorn, along with brioche and milk chocolate, then fruitier notes of cherry, strawberry and dried fruit.

  • Palate:

    Spicier on the palate, with cinnamon, clove and violets. Roasted almonds, more milk chocolate and candied orange arrive, along with hints of red fruits. A drop of water brings out more fruity and floral notes.

  • Finish:

    The rich spiciness lingers.

  • Comment:

    Much richer than The Original, Bacalta ramps up the toasty spiciness. The 46% ABV is another plus, giving a satisfying mouthfeel.