Archie Rose Rum Cask Single Malt Whisky 58%ABV 30ml

From the Archie Rose Website: 'Archie Rose Rum Cask Single Malt Whisky - Cask Strength has all the classic grain character our whisky is known for with the added caramel sweetness of our own rum casks. As a fun yet refined spirit, Rum Cask Single Malt Whisky - Cask Strength offers notes of sticky date pudding alongside rum and raisin ice cream, striking a beautiful balance between malt and molasses. It’s a spirit made for sharing or elevating the everyday, not for gathering dust at the back of the cabinet - it’s too delicious for that!'

Nose
The nose opens with amaretto, raisins and peaches dipped in melted brown sugar. A second visit shows deeper notes of walnut bread, marzipan and cloves.

Palate
A velvety, mouth-coating opening of stone fruit, rich caramel and coconut cream transitions into a weighty mid-palate of bananas and peaches roasted in brown sugar and spice.

Finish
The higher strength leads to a lovely drying balance to the hefty palate weight, with lingering notes of tropical fruits, chocolate and espresso.