Willowbank (silent) That Boutique-y Whisky Company Batch #1 Single Blended New Zealand Whisky 17 Year Old
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A single blended whisky (rather unusual, grain and malt produced from the same distillery) produced at the Willowbank distillery, a sadly now silent distillery that was located on the South Island of New Zealand in Dunedin and closed in 1997. One of just 307 bottles.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep burnished amber with honey-gold facets and coppery glints.
Nose
Sweet black coffee and a whisper of shellac open the nose, unfolding into dark fruit richness: blackberries giving way to blackcurrants, blueberry muffins, sour cherry and dried plums. A sly hint of salty liquorice lingers.
Palate
Complex palate of Chinese salted cherries, coffee grounds and bitter dark chocolate, with Cognac-like richness weaving through.
Finish
A long finish that opens with spice, dries to a chocolatey bite, and lingers with fruity sweetness and a pinch of salt.