Eiling Lim Bessie's Dram Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Named after Bessie Williamson, being the first woman to manage a Scotch whisky distillery during the 20th century and former owner of Laphroaig. Lim explains, "I think I don’t have to mention the origins of this bottling. It was another whisky which I chanced upon a few months ago which made my day. The fact that I could not mention the name of the distillery is not going to stop me from bottling it in my NAS whisky label range which after all they are meant solely to be opened, shared and enjoyed."

Tasting note: [Matured in a Bourbon cask]. Quite a ride on the nose: Typically robust for this distillery, but with an unusual emphasis on the fruity malt. Later digestif biscuits, low key phenols while air contact amplifies the sweet earthy notes and adds a delicate herbal / menthol freshness. Super creamy in the mouth with lashings of kelp, lanolin, pepper and shades fruit’n’nut dark chocolate. Fresh oily finish becoming ashy, salty and maritime to close. Medium long. 51.3% Alc./Vol.