Just a few days have passed by since Wu Dram Clan stunned us (nicely, probably not) with the superb Glen Garioch 2003 single cask, and right here is their subsequent launch already. This time they’re taking us to Islay, with an undisclosed Islay (LA) sourced from the Signatory Classic warehouses.
The addition (LA) is offers us a great indication of the distillery, one that’s fairly well-known amongst unbiased bottlers for its wonderful 1989-1990-1991-1992 casks. Whereas these casks appear to be much less obtainable, Wu Dram Clan managed to search out yet another.
Islay (LA) 34 yo 1990 (51,7%, Signatory Classic for Wu Dram Clan 2025, bourbon barrel #4342, 221 btl.)
Nostril: completely according to expectations. Nice smoky notes within the background and yellow fruits in entrance row. Primarily citrus but in addition peach and lightweight vanilla. Then some sunflower oil, in addition to a recent sea breeze with gentle chalky touches.
Mouth: the island character is extra strong than anticipated. Loads of briny notes and earthiness, together with sharp lemon peels, peppermint and delicate antiseptics. Fairly vertical, with much less tropical fruits than some sister casks. Gentle mango does seem in direction of the tip, rounded by pure vanilla. Then balanced wooden spice, beneficiant smoky notes and natural sharpness because it fades.
End: fairly lengthy and warming, on natural tea, citrus peels, black peppercorns and salty peat.
Whereas a few of these casks surrender most of their peatiness in change for tropical fruits, this launch stays true to its coastal and medicinal origins. The fruitiness is barely extra modest, however nonetheless it’s a fantastic launch. Round € 650 from a number of associate retailers.
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