Hobart Whisky Stout Beer Cask,56.2% abv, 21-003, Single Malt Tasmanian Whisky

500 ml, 56.2% abv, Australia (Tasmania)

This Imperial Stout Cask bottling is the third in their Beer Cask Series. Matured in a 40L American oak ex-bourbon cask for four years before finishing in another 40L American oak ex-bourbon cask that has been barrel-aging a stout, brewed by head distiller, Ben James. This particular finishing cask was used to serve the 2019 Winter Feast release during the event.
Current stock : Batch 21-003, Bottled 11 April  2021, 89 bottles produced.

(this release is not filtered or flocked to ensure it’s richness. As such, the whisky can appear cloudy or form into sediment at the bottom of the bottle. It’s perfectly safe, and nothing to worry about)

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Description

Nose : Rich fruit and nut dark chocolate, latte coffee complemented with light leather and pipe tobacco notes. A mild citrus, similar to lemon sherbet lollies.

Palate : The initial rum cask maturation permeates with notes of salted caramel, and pecans. These are integrated with notes of black coffee, dark brown sugar, and chocolate. Followed up with chocolate waffles with maple syrup and candied citrus.

Finish : A medium to long finish with biscuit crumb, roasted grains, cacao nibs and a gentle spice.