Cask No. 4.231 21 – 25 years almost earthy breath (nettles

almost earthy breath (nettles

our panellists sniffed out polished wood

gingerbread and maple pecan Danish

popcorn with sweet butter and sea salt

The reduced nose was serene – machair

Cask No. 4.231 21 – 25 years almost earthy breath (nettlesCask No. 4. 231 Harbour side takeaway Highland, Island The nose we were enjoying Chinese sweet and sour pork by an Orkney harbour dried seaweed, ferry boats, heather and vanilla ice cream in the air. The palate started sweet but quickly became bold, salty and tongue tingling tarry ropes, tangy apple sauce, very dark chocolate and hints of smoke. On the reduced nose we were still on the harbour but the catch was landed and the tide out barnacle