Timorous Beastie 'Meet the Beast' is a blend of single casks which are then bottled in cask strength at 13 years of age. Only 3,000 bottles were made. This charming field mouse may seem a little soft, but behind its adorable exterior lies a Malt monster brimming with explosive spice and great depth.
The original Timorous Beastie, immortalized in Robert Burns' famous Scottish poem 'To a Mouse', was a shy little field mouse. Echoing the spirit of our national bard, ours is certainly not for the faint-hearted!
Nose: Aromas of allspice, praline and orange, in harmony with deep notes of Sherry Oloroso.
Mouth: Orange, black cherries, dried fruit and ginger. Bitter notes of dark chocolate, enriched by lingering Sherry and oak notes. Full-bodied and creamy.
Finish: robust and long, with bittersweet notes of exotic spices, dark chocolate and oak.
Nose: Powerful, complex and spicy, with hints of Sherry and dried fruit.
Mouth: Round despite the high alcohol content, lovely complexity with notes of vanilla, exotic fruit, sweet spices and Sherry PX well present despite its young age.
Nose: Rich, with classic Arran apple notes. Lots of orange peel, tart citrus and sweet oak. Palate: Rich, full-bodied and unctuous. Abundant orange peel and bitter citrus. Slight hints of vanilla brioche and dark chocolate. Finish: Smooth and long. Coats the mouth. Again, lots of citrus, more oaky with age, with a subtle touch of dark chocolate and black cherries.
Nose: Smoke and peat typical of the distillery, very balsamic, with notes of camphor and medicinal herbs, damp earth and leather.
Taste: Licorice, full-bodied, powerful, a little vegetal and tannic. Almost a little sweet, but a drop of water makes it immediately dry and reveals a fruitier character (orange and cherry) that complements the exuberant peat smoke and earthy notes.
Finish: Intense with notes of ash, soot and licorice. A note of eucalyptus.
Nose: Nc' Nean Cask Strenght MN21 offers powerful aromas of ripe fruit, sweet spices and toasty oak. Feel: On the palate, this whisky proves intense with notes of candied fruit, caramel and vanilla, as well as a subtle hint of smoke. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving lingering notes of dried fruit and precious wood.