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Lark Port Cask finish (Barrel #226). Tasmania, Australia. ABV: 58%. Tasted at Yallingup White Tail’s Rest holiday home, $0 courtesy of my mate Joel.
Colour: Glorious gold.
Nose: At 58%, I expected it might be a lot more confronting up the nose; it’s actually quite subtle. There were some unusual savoury kind of notes, a little salty…it sounds really strange, but it actually reminds me a little of the flavour sachets from Maggi 2 minute chicken noodles. Comfort food from my childhood.
Palate: Thankfully it has a lot more flavour depth and complexity than 2 minute noodles. Salty, but some vanilla notes and a touch of sweetness too. Meaty. Oily mouthfeel, but not too slippery.
Finish: Loooooong. Minty meaty tingle lingers.
Comments: I enjoyed this one because it is unusual and had many twists and turns along the way. I probably enjoyed the palate more than the other components. Not the finest example of Lark that I’ve tried, but it certainly adds to the fabric of their offerings.