Batch 3
Limited to 120 Bottles
Southern Coast Cask #41
Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask
Distilled: October 2010
Bottled: August 2015
52.1% ABV
Inaugural Tasting Australia Spirit Awards 2016: BRONZE MEDAL
CRAIG’S TASTING NOTES
COLOUR: Golden Amber
NOSE: Rich toffee, forest floor, shellac, fruit cake then the eucalyptus honey kicks in with some sour fruits, dried pears. Gets some woody herbs and the wine notes emerge.
PALATE: rich, warm, toasted nuts, a hint of wine gums, more of the eucalyptus and honey.
FINISH: Chestnut tannins kick in and the alcohol, warming even tingly.
BALANCE: Nice and syrupy, the alcohol never gets out of control; a quality spirit in an experimental cask.
PAUL’S TASTING NOTES
APPEARANCE: Golden Amber.
NOSE: Pleasantly reserved but sophisticated nose that opens up with time with red liquorice and subtle citrus.
TASTE: A very slight bitterness and sweetness underlies the malt, neither of which overpower. Some citrusy esters develop.
FINISH: Drying finish but with a lingering toffee note.
STYLE: A nice aperitif or a late nightcap, but make sure you don’t get tempted to keep going back for more.
VIANO’S TASTING NOTES
COLOUR: Golden Amber
NOSE: dark chocolate, citrus, with a hint of cloves
PALATE: sugar and spice and all things nice
FINISH: the balance of sweet sugars belies the alcoholic heat
BALANCE: before dinner but beware – the alcohol lies in wait, hiding underneath the medley of sugars and spices