This latest indie bottling from Thompson Bros comes from Circumstance distillery, England. Distilled 29th July 2020, this particular cask has been produced from 85% distilling malt & 15% raw distilling malt, fermented for 14 days with a saison yeast before being very slowly distilled. Matured in an ex-bourbon cask, bottled March 2024 at 57.1% vol, with 220 bottles filled. Artwork by KMG.
Tasting Notes
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Nose
Lots of floral honey, beeswax, chamomile tea, dried papaya, sage, starfruits and kiwi. Some homemade elderflower corial and hints of oils and grease. Canola oil and fennel seed.
Palate
Tropical fruits, ripe kiwis, starfruits (again), gooseberries. The honey and wax continues with
Finish
Soft fruits, elegant and gentle oak char and spice