On opening the doors to the dunnage warehouse we were greeted by the familiar waft of old oak mixed with strong spirit and the smell of clean earth that was reminiscent of strolling in a pine forest in springtime
this was transferred to a Spanish oak oloroso hogshead
clover and spice-laden frankincense
zesty orange and maraschino cherries – all with a pleasant waxy finish
Tinned tropical fruits returned with the crumbly biscuits but now with clotted cream
Cask No. 1.285 Campbeltown On opening the doors toA scent of sweet, ripe orchard fruits filled the room with apples, pears, oranges, bananas and cherries. In the background, however, was a deeper note of caramelised plums in port wine with a cinnamon cream. This was served with a glass of hazelnut liqueur, typical of the northern Italian region Piedmont, blended with coffee, cocoa and vanilla. After reduction, we found candied almonds, chocolate croissants and chewy caramel bars. On the palate now