Kingsbarns Single Cask Release Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 4 Year Old, American Oak Bourbon Barrel Cask, Cask #1510292, 2019, 61.9%

Ripe apple, pear and citrus give this a clear, lively edge, while sweet malt and peppery oak add weight. The finish sounds warming and slightly drying, so it is not all freshness.

Reviewed by wildmint kettle

Nose

Ripe apple, pear and citrus, Lemon, lime and vanilla

Palate

Sweet malt, creamy vanilla, juicy fruit and peppery spices, After adding water, more stewed fruity notes

Finish

Lingering fruitiness, soft sweetness and a slightly drying oak finish, With water, stewed fruit pie gains momentum