Gibson's Finest Sterling Whisky 1.14L Tequila with prunes

with prunes

caramel and vanilla bean

complemented by oat cakes

This velvety spirit has some roasted apple and pear lurking beneath the cavalcade of spices that march on through the medium-long finish – nutmeg

and peaty/floral aromas

Gibson's Finest Sterling Whisky 1.14L Tequila with prunesThis entry level Gibsons is cut from the same fine cloth as the exquisite Gibsons 18 and their lavishly flavorful 12 year old. Immediately, rum and butter laced with spirit and hot pepper seep into sweet and sizzling rye spices. Then light berry ish notes turn to Concord grapes, pear juice, and soft yellow apples, as bitter walnut skins counter rich maple ice cream. A slight waxiness lends a satisfying weight.