On the nose, it comes across a bit punchy, this is likely higher proof, at least over 50%. It comes across malty, ashy, along with some mint, brown sugar, some bright fruit, and a savory BBQ meat. Really quite nice. My first guess is a higher proof Ardbeg.
On the taste, I get bacon, bbq meat and bbq sauce, there's some spice as well. The heat builds on this, but I do get the ash and sweet fruit too. The spice has a numbing quality to it as well. The finish I get the ash and the spicy tingle that has a numbing sensation, molasses, sweetness that lingers. It's a nice long finish that hangs around for quite some time.
I'm guessing this is a peated Scotch or maybe an American Single Malt - either way, it's really good. I am enjoying this quite a bit, and I hope I have some left on the shelf to drink another time. I'll rate this a 4.50/5.0 - some of the best I've had for sure.
I was drinking McCarthy's Oregon Single Malt 6 Year Cask Strength, 56.13% ABV, finished in PX Sherry Cask Finished, made in Hood River, OR by Clear Creek Distillery using Peat-Malted Scottish Barley. I originally rated this 4.5/5.0 - and it held up tonight for sure. This is one to enjoy throughout the evening, cheers!
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