Limeburners Western Australian Single Malt Whisky Sherry Cask is produced by Great Southern Distilling Company in Albany, Western Australia. This whisky is matured in second fill bourbon barrels and finished in very old, small sherry cask. It is bottled at 43% ABV and generally sells for around $160 AUD.
Diving in neat, become immersed in a sweeping intensity of fruity plum, crabapple, and fig. Taming with water unlocks flavors of honey, caramel, green fruits, and vanilla, though it retains that plum leitmotif throughout. Finish of black pepper on stewed fruits.
A sweet spice is present at first on the tongue, quickly moving to an old fruit cake of plums and dark raisins. Adding water helps the sugary malts make an impression. It finishes surprisingly short and sweet with raisin and plum influence.