Malt Master pays homage to the Portuguese origins of these great seagoing vessels, finishing this supreme maritime whisky in a combination of Ruby, White and Tawny port casks.
Nose: Notes of prunes, marzipan and orange-infused chocolate introduce this dram.
Palate: Vibrant and complex on the palate, there are notes of maraschino cherry syrup, liquorice, dates and star anise. Gentle peat smoke emerges, along with a hint of cinnamon toast.
Finish: Sea salt in the finish, with notes of hazelnuts, mint and morello cherries.
Nose: Sweet aromas of ripe fruit and vanilla. Mouth: A smooth texture with notes of honey and sweet spices. Finish: A long, warm finish with notes of oak and dried fruit.
Nose: Sweet and delicate, a little spicy and deeply exotic. Viney, suggesting white grapes and Manzanilla sherry, then becomes lush, floral and fruity. A hint of vanilla caramel gradually appears. A drop of water lifts the citrus notes and adds hints of sweet caramel.
Mouth: The texture is soft and creamy, the taste is slightly sweet and fruity. It then becomes more lively, with acidity and spicy, peppery, drying tannins. A drop of water initially brings out the fruitiness without diminishing the spice.
Finish: Medium to long, finishing on a dry, tongue-tingling, warmly spicy note with fruity acidity and a pinch of white pepper.
Nose: Rich, maritime n otes (sea air and oyster shell notes), salt, wet sand, spicy and peaty.
Mouth: Sweet, white grape, dark fruit and tannins. creamy and richly fruity, with waves of saltiness, smoke and spice.