Kingsbarn Family Reserve 2020, 59.2%

Kingsbarns 'Family Reserve' is their new whisky series which will see an annual limited release high strength bottling. This series was inspired by the fact that Isabella Wemyss selects each and every cask that they mature their spirit in, and this range honours the development plan that she has produced for the company for many, many years to come.

Isabella has been very careful to ensure that whatever casks she selects for filling, that it's the right fit to their fruity, floral Kingsbarns character and you can see the delicate balance between the spirit and the wood in this release.

2020 is the first of their annual high strength bottlings of their lowland single malt Scotch Whisky. Using the same recipe as their flagship Dream to Dram release, they have bottled at a higher strength and matured whisky for several months in marrying casks to intensify the flavours and aromas.

Tasting notes:
Nose: A strong floral note of jasmine and honeysuckle. Honeyed mango, vanilla saffron custard, banana, wine gums and strawberry fondant.

Palate: Sugary shortbread, exotic fruits such as mango and papaya. Coconut chips changes to a more astringent and complex oak spice.

Finish: Intense yet fruity, oaky spice.