122.80 Better with smoked bacon

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From the team

A dram at breakfast? We encourage responsible dramming, but this cask would definitely fit the bill. Like a glass of smoky bacon in the morning, with drizzled maple syrup and a black coffee. Perfection. Toasty, roasty, lovely, and the best way for us to showcase the new Smoky & Fruity profile.

Tasting Panel notes

We all loved the nose neat. The scent of parma violets, serrano ham, melon, pine trees, a bed of moss with lavender, sea salt and honey-glazed bacon-flavour corn snacks put smiles on our faces. The smiles grew even bigger when we tried it. The smoked bacon was now infused within an old fashioned cocktail, as we enjoyed smoked mackerel salad with lemon, red onion, olive oil and fresh mint. Water added a grilled Dover sole (with lemon again) and a caper dressing served with roasted parsnip potatoes. On the palate, we found saffron and rosewater ice cream with smoked lemon s’mores. Following three years in an ex-bourbon hogshead, we transferred this whisky into a heavy toast, medium char refill hogshead.

Introducing Smoky & Fruity

Smoky & Fruity brings together the raw intensity of wood ash and burnt twigs with the surprising sweetness of Parma violets and the salty rush of sea breeze. The profile evokes coastal bonfires, with herbal smoke, smoked salmon, and incense adding depth. Toasted marshmallows and Lapsang Souchong tea soften the edges, while charred lemon zest and fruit salad in syrup bring a juicy, tangy layer of sweetness. Soft floral notes and the savoury tang of smoked salmon create a captivating balance. It’s smoky, complex, and unexpectedly fruity — a harmonious blend of savoury and sweet that invites exploration…