Victoria Harris
May 27, 2026, 04:43:33
Right, had a dram of this one last night and it proper took me by surprise. 🥃 First thing I noticed was this smoky, tea-like thing going on — reminded me of lapsang souchong, that kind of campfire-meets-old-leather vibe. There's a wee bit of charred wood in there too, like someone's been at a bonfire in the garden. Then the citrus kicks in — bright lemons, maybe a touch of grapefruit, really lifts the whole thing up. Got this fresh parsley note floating about, which sounds odd but actually works. Almost herbaceous, you know? Deeper in, there's something coastal — seaweed maybe? Like standing on a beach in Scotland with a cuppa. 🌊 The ex-peater casks have done their job here, giving it that proper earthy smokiness without being over the top. Hints of dandelions and coriander keep popping up, proper turns and twists in there that keep you guessing. The finish is rather long, still smoky, lingers on like a good conversation down the pub. Honestly, quite enjoyed it. Would definitely have another. 😊
