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Kaleva
7
8
15
8.6
December 12, 2018
Nose
Smoky, slightly medicinal, maritime (seaweed, oysters), wood ashes, damp earth, dried fruits (apricots and raisins), honey and caramel notes, marmalade, some lemon. Water opens up farmy notes and fruit acid drops
Palate
Slightly sweet and salty, smoky and ashy, phenolic, iodine, brine, lemon peel, some green apple notes
Finish
Rather long, slowly getting dry, a bit oaky, salty, nutty
Conclusion
Nice whisky despite the fact that it’s NAS. Very “Laphroaigy” expression with proper strengths and medicinal nature, however, it’s quite rounded. Very good balance and overall drinkability. Quite expensive as for NAS but worth the price on my opinion.