Whiskybase released a few of its whiskies at the recent Whiskybase Gathering , their yearly festival if you like.

Officially undisclosed, but this shouldn’t be Scapa, you see.

Undisclosed Orkney 15 yo 2002 (58,7%, Archives ‘Fishes of Samoa’ for The Gathering 2017, refill hogshead, 270 btl.)

Nose: fairly punchy start (alcohol kick with a slightly acetic edge). Gets sweeter and creamier after some time. Candy sugar, hints of red berries. A little kirsch. Some vanilla and candied ginger. Light flinty notes. Mouth: sweet fruity notes, as well as firm spices (pepper, ginger, a little salt). Berries, sweet apples,...