26.208 Supper sipper

Description

I’ve already started to hear the line. You know the one. “Where are all the 26s now?”. Everything comes in waves. Sometimes, getting spirit out of certain distilleries can be tough, though — their cult-like status comes into play, and demand for their incredible output goes through the roof. Yes, it’s been a while between 26s, and we know they are popular, but here we are! A lovely spicy & dry example with oodles of candle wax, dried white flowers, and earthy mulch, but as always that signature waxy brown leather and candle is still there. Don’t snooze — sip it over supper!

The panel got the initial impression of sugar in a coal scuttle from this neat nose. We also noted heather sprigs, myrtle, dried white flowers and vase water, plus lots of earth, mulch and fresh air. We also noted some cluttered beach pebbles, canvas and freshly muddled green herbs. Reduction brought notes of peanut brittle, lemon thyme, white stone fruits and crushed grass. In the mouth initially we got drying chalky vibes, then plum eau de vie, light aniseed notes, eucalyptus oils and some fruitier touches of lychee, quince and kumquat. With water it became gentler and more floral – some light green tea with lemon slices, citronella wax, barley water, oatcakes and yellow plums.