'The second release in the Teeling Renaissance Series. An 18 year old single malt whiskey initially aged in ex- Bourbon casks and finished for a period of no less than 18 months in Australian Shiraz barrels, before being bottle in September 2020. Similarly to series one this batch is limited to just 9,000 bottles. Nose: Cherries, plums, lavender & spiced cakes. Palate: Strawberry, peach, pears & cinnamon. Finish: Toasted oak and nuts, dry tannins & soft fruits'.
In classic Australian style, this whisky has absolutely rippled flavour out of its cask. However, while I was expecting spiky youth in the spirit and the abv, it drinks with a maturity and ease that belies these facts. I have since bought two bottles. Absolutely delicious and as good, if not better, than it’s Scotch peers