The 4th edition of the mysterious and limited Black Art was distilled in 1990 and bottled as a 23yo. Initially matured in ex-bourbon casks and then finished in a variety of assorted wine casks, the exact details retired master distiller and legendary whisky maker, Jim McEwan, never disclosed. Non-chillfiltered, naturally coloured and bottled at a cask strength of 49.2%.

Nose:Rich and plump with sugared grapes and thick honey along with hints of lemon and lime andsalty sea air.

Palate:Immediately “mature” with chocolate and sweeter tangerine and papaya balanced with barley sugar and cinnamon and aniseed.

Finish:Grilled peach and apricot sprinkled with demerera sugar.

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