Producing WhiskyCast has given me the opportunity to taste some really amazing whiskies, and I’m pleased to share my tasting notes with you here. You can search my entire database of tasting notes from this page, and I hope you’ll find it useful.
Cadenhead’s highlighted this Swedish single malt from High Coast during a 2021 online warehouse tasting for the virtual version of the Campbeltown Malts Festival. It was distilled in 2012 and matured for 7 years in American Oak, with a combination of 90% unpeated spirit and 10% peated spirit for just a kiss of smokiness. The nose is vibrant and tart with tropical notes of mango, papaya, and grapefruit along with hints of wood spice, honey, and vanilla. The taste is nectar-thick, fruity, and tart with tropical fruits, ginger, cinnamon, and adding water boosts the sweetness even more. The finish is long and fruity with just a hint of spice. Excellent! (July, 2021)
Special thanks to Matt Lurin and the Water of Life Festival for making this sample available. Image courtesy William Cadenhead Limited.
