A retribution episode, after tasting this a few months ago; I realized I didn’t give the The Liberty Distillery Trust Whiskey Madeira enough credit. This is a very interesting single grain, single cask. 100% unmalted barley, triple distilled and aged for a bit over three years in a 220L Madeira cask. Grain forward flavor profile with spicy notes from the Madeira along with the addition of “old” wood. Out of stock at the distillery but available at Vessel Liquor still.
Alcohol - 42% / 84 proof
Color - Light golden yellow
Nose - Compact barley, bright citrusy oak and a hint of spice
Taste - Youthful barley, floral notes of violets or rose, then comes the madeira concentration of spice and deep notes of toffee and vanilla
Finish - Bright and citrusy barley, subtle oak and hints of the madeira
Best Enjoyed - Neat