L’Oubli
Michel Couvreur
A single malt from 2009, which spent time in Fino Sherry casks and then finished in wine vats. Those vats had previously been home to a Mauzac, a La Vigne de l'Oubli from Southwest France. 43.4%
Deep, rich golden-amber
offered aromas of pears, even crisp apples. Some serious complexity here and a real biscuity note. Ginger and even a flick of lemongrass. Lots to love here.
The Mauzac cask brings gentle sweetness and a fuller texture, softening the fresh orchard fruit notes while complementing the dry, nutty character developed during maturation in fino sherry casks.
Extreme rancio (rich, nutty, complex aged character), smooth, fresh, very open, ending tangy, salty, and nutty with ginger biscuits and a faint hint of sulphur.
Lots to love here.
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