Littlemill 21 Year Old 1989 (Romantic Rhine Collection)

This exquisite release comes from German independent bottler Feinkost Reifferscheid (FR) as part of their highly stylized "Romantic Rhine Collection". Each entry in this series depicts a historic castle or landmark along the Rhine River; this specific edition honors the famous Stadtmühle Zons landmark in Dormagen, Germany. Distillery: Littlemill Distillery, Lowlands (Ghost Distillery) Independent Bottler: Feinkost Reifferscheid (FR) Distilled: October 22, 1989 Bottled: August 2011 Age: 21 Years Old Cask Profile: Aged for over two decades in a single Bourbon Hogshead (Cask No. 6) Rarity: An incredibly tiny single-cask yield of only 153 bottles worldwide Specifications: Bottled at a potent, natural cask strength of 55.1% ABV, uncolored and non-chill filtered Brief Tasting Notes While your previous 21-year-old Littlemill distillery release was vatted to display a standard profile, this pure, single-cask bourbon hogshead expression emphasizes a far more vibrant, intensely fruity, and unapologetically spicy side of the ghost distillery. Nose: Fresh and fruity. Apricot, juicy pear, a few drops of pink grapefruit. Soft wild honey and light floral orchard blossoms ground the sweetness Palate: Fruity, spicy. Apricot compote, pear syrup. A bit of citrus acid and sweet. The spirit is thick and oily, carrying a tingling firecrackers-like warmth Finish: Spices are always present, concluding beautifully on clean herbal tea and lime-zest sharpness