Heartwood We are Cousins Cask Strength Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml)

A vatting of Lark ex Bourbon casks LD323 (distilled June 2007) and LD0407 (distilled November 2007), bottled in October 2016 at cask strength with an outturn of 210 bottles. Deep gold. An unusual fruity edge to the nose that evokes guava with a slice of banana thrown in. Several minutes air contact releases peppery, biscuity malt as well as rich vanillas before a stewed orchard fruit aspect comes to the fore. Almost a sense of lightness, otherwise unheard of from this bottler - the whisky dances across the tongue as crisp malty notes are followed by suggestions of tropical fruit and cream tea biscuits at the finish. Not mind blowingly complex, but the stand-out nose, balance and length combined make for an exceptional release. The aftertaste fades and rebounds over 10-20 seconds. 62.4% Alc./Vol. Extremely limited stocks. [Batch 1 tasted]