Cask No. 66.204 Irish Whiskey After adding water we were

After adding water we were certainly at the seaside and ordering a slice of Hawaiian pizza topped with pineapple and bacon

The oxidised familiarity of oloroso sherry came whistling from deep below and joined the tangy sweetness of orange liqueur mixed with Chinese 5 spice

It started with the lovely scent of newly polished wood – then we were seduced away to a fantasy of being served goodies in Cleopatra’s tent – passion-fruits

And for the big grand finale of watching the fireworks over the Pacific Ocean

clotted cream

Cask No. 66.204 Irish Whiskey After adding water we wereCask No. 66. 204 Felt roofing a spaceship Highland, Eastern The initial nose suggested fir wood, damp sheep wool, tarred hessian and engine oils. Hints of cured meats, lardons frazzling on a cast iron skillet and pickled ginger were also noted by the Panel. Reduction gave us more obvious medical aspects like mercurochrome and gauze, but also pickled onion juices, pasta water and coal embers. The palate was initially robust and smoky. Lots of farmyard