New Holland Cask & Smoke Whiskey

Peat-smoked American malt whiskey. Nose isn’t so much peaty-smoky as it is sweet and husky; like cocoa bean mulch that’s been rained on a few times. The smoke’s there on the tongue though beautifully restrained light and sweet. For small-barrel whiskey this is surprisingly subtle and the dance of the smoke is enticing. The oak’s a bit sharp though and clamps on the finish; points off there. Promising.