J.H. Original Selection Rye Whisky 46%
Tasted: Mar 2016
Nose: Raw and earthy with oily marc-like rose petal notes. Dark, toasted, slightly spicy rye emerges along with hints of vanilla cream, coffee and toffee.
Palate: Edgy and raw with prominent marc-like rose petal. Definitely not lacking in spirit character or alcohol. The dark rye notes pummel the palate. Damn! That’s intense!
Finish: Raw and mouth-watering. Quite herbal with a dry, slightly bitter ending.
Conclusion: if this is what I think it is then it’s showing a little more maturity than it did two years ago, but not much! Definitely work in progress.
JH Rare Selection Dark Rye Malt Eisweinfass GV 46%
Tasted: June 2016
Nose: Very herbal and raw with an almost marc-like youthful intensity. Hints of decomposing rose petals, oat biscuits and with time some sweetening honey.
Palate: Youthful and herbal with mulched rose petals, dark rye flakes, green wood and hints of treacle and rye spice.
Finish: Intense, mouth-watering and very herbal with a touch of balsamic treacle and lingering marc-like notes.
Conclusion: Young and entertaining but it could have done with more oak character to round off the edges.
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