Ledaig Spanish Sherry Wood Finish 18 Year Old, Oloroso Sherry Cask, Batch No. 3, 2016, 46.3%

Tarry smoke and juicy red fruit make for a distinctive contrast.

Reviewed by daybreakrambler

Nose

Sweet tar and oily smoke, Reduced raspberries and blackberries, Demerara sugar and orange segments

Palate

Oily texture with juicy red fruits, Ashy peat and chocolate orange, Brine, tobacco, and earthy tones

Finish

Medium to long, Liquorice and light pepper, Lingering salty peat and dusty ashy smoke