Cask: Second-fill Moscatel hogshead
Our comparative cask series continues as we explore the wide and wonderful ocean of flavours Society whisky offers
After spending 11 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead this was transferred to a heavy toast and medium char 2nd fill hogshead for the remainder of its maturation
The palate was backed by the robust spice of ginger
An exhilarating escapade
Cask No. 19.97 Panama Cask: Second-fill Moscatel hogsheadTart and sweet, the nose gave us toffee popcorn, apricot flan and tinned mandarins with custard, golden grapes shrivelling on the vine and cranachan components (raspberries, honey, toasted oats). In the main, the neat palate was fruity brambles, yellow plums, golden sultanas, rum and raisin ice cream but the finish was complex and enigmatic, with suggestions of forest floor, spearmint and chilli rice crackers. That enigma continued on the reduced nose