Cask No. 168.1 Fragrant & Floral 182 Pipe dreams spent 9

182 Pipe dreams spent 9 years in ex-bourbon cask and 2 years in a Pedro Ximenez cask

The neat palate gave an initial hit of hot-smoked salmon

while the palate found desiccated coconut

Both malts will reward you with a procession of nuances with time in the glass

fresh pear cake

Cask No. 168.1 Fragrant & Floral 182 Pipe dreams spent 9Six years in an ex bourbon barrel were followed by further maturation in this first fill American oak oloroso hogshead. The nose had an appetising aroma of smoked bacon on a well fired roll with brown sauce, alongside apple chutney, sweet paprika and a hint of toffee. The palate suggested sausages and tomatoes on a barbecue with plenty of lemon and herbs added; the finish had white pepper, cinnamon, liquorice root and a bloody mary. The reduced nose