The English Whisky Company Single Malt Small Batch Release for The Whisky Club. Norfolk, England. ABV: 46%. Tasted at Whisky a Day HQ, $115 (bottle).
Colour: Bright gold.
Nose: Floral perfume, like walking past a middle aged librarian. It briefly catches your attention but it’s not overly alluring.
Palate: Soft; very gentle and almost feels like they’ve watered it down a bit too much. Creamed honey, soft oak and juicy rockmelon.
Finish: The sweetness subsides to an oaky, slightly salty tang.
Comments: Like the English Test side’s middle order batting under the hot Australian sun, it’s little too insipid for me. It has moments where it promises much but ultimately falls a little short.