COLOR
Dark amber, maple syrup, copper stained knotty pine, apple cider or the darkest part of the Nevada desert sunset.
NOSE
creamy, mild, buttery, oak, caramel, orange, chocolate, root-beer candy, and metal shavings.
FLAVOR
Coffee, orange, cream, (creamsicle?), pepper, mild salt, caramel, toffee, smoke, vanilla, honey, root beer, and sweet oak.
FINISH
A complex and long finish with coffee, orange, cream, pepper, mild salt, caramel, toffee, smoke, vanilla, honey, root beer, and a hint of formaldehyde.
COMMENTS
A beautifully rich dram. It has a distinct Talisker character but much smoother and appropriate for dessert.