Morris Muscat Barrel Australian Single Malt Whisky

Product of: Australia

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The Morris Distillery sits on the Morris family winery which was established in 1859 and this wine heritage is reflected in this whisky being matured in a combination of French and American oak ex-wine barrels with a final finishing period after blending in Morris Muscat casks.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 21/03/2022

Appearance:

Clear, deep coppery amber.

Aroma:

Blackened fruit cake and golden syrup with sawn oak, honey-drizzled dates and figs.

Taste:

Rich vinous dried fruit counters assertive alcohol strength and oak tannins to make very approachable and even quaffable. Toasted pumpernickel bread, dried figs, vanilla and baking spices.

Aftertaste:

Toasty oak, pumpernickel and baking spices.

Overall:

A splash of water amplifies vanilla and barley water notes but this malt is at its best undiluted at bottling strength. A tad exuberant and in your face but all the more quaffable for it.