Habitation Saint Etienne 2014 Kilchoman (Islay Peated Single Malt Cask) 44% 500ml pikes tiny "bonsai" vines yield naturally

tiny "bonsai" vines yield naturally concentrated fruit that produce a wine ruby red in color with aromas of black licorice

The palate is driven by tension and a vibrant acidity accented by a kiss of honeysuckle and a long cleansing finish

once opened

we replanted a section of the old block with the Berry-Smith clone (also known as Larkham clone) of Pinot Gris

The energy is apparent from the first sniff: wet rocks

Habitation Saint Etienne 2014 Kilchoman (Islay Peated Single Malt Cask) 44% 500ml pikes tiny "bonsai" vines yield naturallyAfter more than 6 years of ageing in oak barrels, as is the HSE tradition, this vintage rum has been enhanced by a further four to five months in barrels previously used for peated KILCHOMAN whisky, a single malt from Scotland's Islay region. MASTER TASTERS NOTE The nose transports us to a universe of peat and smoke and is enriched with aromas of tropical fruits, candied oranges,s and golden tobacco. When swirled, notes of licorice and toast appear,