Black Gate 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Black Gate
Cask Types
Tasting Notes
That Boutique-y Whisky Company has unveiled another tantalizing offering from Black Gate, the Australian distillery run by the dynamic duo Brian and Genise Hollingworth, aided by their adorable dachshund Frankie, who playfully guards the bottles. This 3-year-old single malt, matured in ex-Port casks, is part of the Wine Cask Series and boasts a delightfully fruity and jammy character. The nose tantalizes with notes of summer fruits, floral blossoms, and hints of chocolate-covered Brazil nuts. On the palate, juicy plums and dark cherries mingle with creamy vanilla and caramelized sugar, while warming oak spice brings forth tobacco and spiced raisin notes. The finish is a delightful harmony of stone fruits, berries, honeyed sweetness, a touch of charred oak, and a gentle herbal flourish, making this a delightfully complex and engaging whisky to savor.