Remus Gatsby Reserve 15 year old Cask Strength (2023 Release), 49.05%

Leather, baked apples, and oak emerge from the glass in a musty haze reminiscent of old books and damp forest floor. There’s dank molasses providing some sweetness on the nose, along with dried berries and cherry liqueur, but the oak remains front and center. The palate is fresher, with orange, lemon, and more cherries interlaced with pepper and oak. The finish is restrained and wood-forward, lasting awhile and summing up this release’s oaky essence.