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

There’s a clear contrast here: concentrated sweet malt, vanilla and juicy fruit meet peppery spice and firm oak. The long, warming finish may be a little drying, but the fruit keeps it balanced.

Reviewed by SundialRover

Nose

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

Palate

Sweet malt, creamy vanilla, juicy fruit, peppery spices and well-integrated oak, After adding water, stewed fruity notes

Finish

Long and warming, with lingering fruitiness, soft sweetness and a slightly drying oak finish, With water, stewed fruit pie gains momentum