Smith Angastons 12 Year Old

Another interesting Auzzie number. This is produced in the Barossa Valley of South Australia which is better known for the production of beefy red wines (Shiraz, Carbernet-Merlot's and alike). This whisky has been matured 12 years in bourbon and i believe distilled in an ex-cognac still

• Nose: densely fruity, rum soaked raisins, marmalade, raspberries and also some dill.

• Pallet: Liquorice, oak tannins, barley sugar, caramel, and more than a nod to cognac. This liquid sort of sticks to your teeth giving it a very chalky texture.

• Finish: cognac, liquorice, dried fruits especially apricot, dill comes back and some vanilla

• Mark neat – 8.3

It's sweet, rich and quite lovely