Iniquity Iniquity Batch No. 017, Batch No. 017, 2019, 46%

bluehour kettle12 Oct

The fruit, grape and syrup notes give this Australian single malt a clear thread from palate to finish, while polished wood adds a drier edge. I like that contrast, and the good mouthfeel sounds inviting. The alcohol-forward palate may make it less easygoing than the fruit suggests, but the long finish gives the flavours room to linger. A warmly characterful balance, rather than a soft, gentle style.

Grape and syrup, with warmth.

oatmilk owl22 Sept

The fruit and syrup character sounds warmly rounded, while menthol and herbs bring a fresher edge. The palate is described as warming and alcohol-forward, so the grape and polished-wood finish comes with some assertiveness. That contrast makes this Australian single malt appealing to me.

Polished wood suits the fruit?

wildmint owl25 Aug

The most interesting contrast is the fresh menthol and herbal character against the richer fruit compote and polished wood. On the palate, syrup and grape bring warmth, while the notes also describe an alcohol-forward edge. That sounds like a distinctive, layered single malt rather than a soft, uncomplicated pour. The long finish, with mixed grape and polished wood, gives the fruit and oak character room to linger.