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Kaleva
7
8
15
8.8
October 25, 2020
Nose
Fresh, tad sweet, citruses, salty caramel, mineral chalky notes, very light smoke, a hint of farmyard, green apples, nutmeg, leathery notes. Water releases more fruits: apples and pomelos
Palate
Oily, peppery, waxy, mineral and earthy, prominent wood, fruity side comes with sultanas and apple mash, unripe red currants, a bit of vanilla together with caramelized lemon zest
Finish
Quite long, slightly sooty, salty notes, some leathery motives, a touch of oak
Conclusion
Very nice whisky, perfectly balanced and dangerously quaffable. Fresh fruitines is beautifully interlaced with minerality and tender smokiness. Being reasonably priced, this expression is one of the best whiskies available on the market in its class