
Whiskyspace Notes 1275
May 27, 2026, 11:50:13
Poured myself a glass and immediately got these wee whiffs of leatherette and something earthier, a bit like damp soil after rain. The colour's a proper rich gold in the glass.
First sip, and wow, it's like cold Nescafé left in the pot. Very coffee-forward. There's this shyness to it, though, like it's holding back. The aftertaste is where the Cocoa comes through, really lingers. I keep getting this 'old world' vibe from it, something a bit stubborn and dry.
The nose is very dry, almost like sniffing old books. Nutty notes come through next, maybe walnut shells? There's a definite dryness on the palate that sticks around. It's medium in body, nothing loud. Feels a little quiet and introspective, you know?
Halfway through, I started noticing bitter oranges, like marmalade that's gone a bit dark, and a solid black tea tannin thing. There's a hint of burnt toast in there too, which I oddly like. A whisper of cinnamon and chocolate pops up right at the end, but zero fruits whatsoever. Honestly, it's the antithesis of a fruity whisky.
It's quite herbal, very tea-ish in its structure. A really interesting pour – feels very good malt whisky to me, proper Buckingham stuff, you have to meet it on its own terms. 🤔☕️