The nose started as grass
The sweetness is really nicely balanced by delicate Asian edges of cardamom and turmeric
After ten years in an ex-bourbon hogshead
Wafts from a distant beach barbeque carried on the sea air
The succulent palate boasted toasted coconut
Cask No. 134.9 JAPAN The nose started as grassCask No. 134. 9 Evokes sunshine Goa, India Starting with spotted dick and custard, the nose expands in fruitiness (pineapple, stewed apple, marmalade), slowly becoming more exotic, even developing hints of eastern spice. The immediate palate offers cherry, cooking apple and jammy dodger, then mango chutney, spiced raisins, dates and Peshawari naan; the finish discovers spice powders and tree bark. On the reduced nose, moist gingerbread, spiced plums,