Single cask 008/2008 was bottled for The Cere's Inn, a superb and historic tavern located in the heart of the picturesque village of Cere's. Interesting fact on the label tells us that the Inn has a close relationship with the local highland games, which is said to be one of the oldest 'Free Games' in Scoltand, going back to 1314! This single cask bottling was released to celebrate the 300th year of the Cere's Inn. If you've not had the chance to visit, please make sure you do when passing through the beautiful county of Fife.
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Tasting Notes
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Nose
An immediate summery sweetness that incorporates baked apples, custard, sultanas and flower honeys. Some more assertive cask sweetness at the fore, which opens up with time towards sultanas, sauternes and menthol sweets. Water brings brighter fruit notes of yellow plum, white flowers, mango syrup and some rich tones of olive oil and fresh bread.
Palate
Rich and sweet with many natural herbal extracts. Soft grassy tones, olive oil cake, brioche, flower honey and golden sultanas. A thicker and more wood-forwards expression but one which shows layered depth and complexity. Water reveals a beautifully balanced profile that matches cask sweetness with many flower pollens, sultanas, ripe orchard fruits and some greener and grassier tones.
Finish
Medium, grassy, richly bready and once again on sultana notes with some chamomile, olive oil and dried flowers.