Port Charlotte Warehouse Reserve 16 Year Old, Bourbon Barrel Cask, Cask #3246, 2008, Woodrow's of Edinburgh, 58.1%

The tropical fruit and vanilla sound inviting, with the faint smoke keeping things measured rather than taking over. I like the contrast between the soft smoke on the palate and the more lingering peat on the finish.

Reviewed by cloudberry.postcard

Nose

Mango and other tropical fruits, Sweet vanilla, A hint of peat smoke

Palate

Creamy texture, Pineapple, pear, strawberries and raspberries, Lemon zest and char, Soft, faint smoke

Finish

Sweet Manuka honey, White pepper, Lingering smoky peat