#BTC46 #BlindDrams Tasting Notes

These are my tasting notes and results from the Blind Tasting Consortium's 46th #BlindDrams evening.

These drams were picked by me @MaltMusings

This was our first tasting after the passing of one of our members Kate Renton, we all raised a dram of her favourite Glen Scotia.

My theme was Cracking Rocks

Dram 1

Appearance: pale gold in the glass, swirls cling as a thin line, bead up immediately and fall as slow thin legs.

Nose: vanilla, tropical fruit, citrus, a little dunnage funk. There's some salinity here, I was expecting smoke but there isn't any.

Palate: thick sweet arrival, honey, tropical fruit and citrus like the nose. Lots of pineapple, mango, lemon peel and a big kick of cinnamon spice.

Finish: lingering salted lemons, dried pineapple and spicy cinnamon.

I like this, not tried it before, lovely starter I'll give it a 3

Dram 2

Appearance: mid gold in the glass, swirls cling as a thin line, bead up slowly and fall as slow thin oily legs.

Nose: slightly floral, citrus and some meaty hints. There's some icing sugar, a little damp grass and some oak.

Palate: thick oily arrival, lots of oak, citrus and spice. There's a little soapy note, pine needles and  a dry icing sugar note. There's some tropical fruit and a little dry spice.

Finish:  lingering dry smoke, citrus, salinity and spice. I like this, another 3 from me!

Dram 3

Appearance: pale gold in the glass, swirls cling as a thin line , take a while to bead up and eventually fall as slow thin oily legs.

Nose: honey and distant smoke, there's a little salinity and some berry hints. Rum & Raisin ice cream, chalk, marzipan and some apples.

Palate: thick salty arrival, some tropical sweetness, a little citrus and a bite of peppery spice. Very dry, a little nutty and a little milk chocolate. Liking this!

Finish: sweet and salty, gentle smoke and peppery spice, Yummy!

Scores a 4 from me - need a bottle of this!

Dram 4

Appearance: mid gold in the glass, swirls cling as a thick line, beat up slowly and fall as slow thin oily legs.

Nose: a little vegetal, some citrus and distant smoke. There's some orange marmalade, walnuts and a little toffee.

Palate: thick sweet arrival, immediately spicy: pepper and coriander. Some curry leaf, a little caramel, walnut and some soapy hints.

Finish: lingering sweet honey, dry spice and a little smoky. Scores a 4 from me - like it!

Dram 5

Appearance: mid gold in the glass, swirls cling as  thin line, bead up quickly, fall as slow thin oily legs.

Nose: smoke forward, lot's of tropical fruit, citrus and a little salinity. It's not quite bonfire on a beach but it's getting there. Some lovely honey, toffee and walnut notes.

Palate: thick spicy arrival, honey, coconut, toffee and a lovely blanket of smoke. There's a lovely dried seaweed note here, some lemon zest and a bit of spicy pepper.

Finish: lingering smoke, salted citrus and some peppery spice. Like this, scores a 4 from me! Need a bottle!

The drams were:

Dram 1 was 2018 5yo Westie Sponge 2 Raasay (Bourbon)

Dram 2 was Raasay's 2021 3yo Columbian Oak

Dram 3 was Raasay's 2019 3yo Tourism Destination of the Year (Manzanilla)

Dram 4 was Raasay's 2019 4yo Sláinte Club Exclusive 2024 (Amontillado)

Dram 5 was Raasay's Cask Strength 2024

The overall scores from our 28 members were:

More information about the Blind Tasting Consortium and the scores for all of our tastings can be found here!