The Marketing Malt 2008, Decadent Drinks, The Virtual Malt, 55%, Decadent Drams x Aqvavitae, WB290122

Another secret, another mystery. Aren't I tired of these bottlings? But I couldn’t resist; this one is a special bottling from Aqvavitae and sounds very promising. There are rumors of which bottling is behind this one…maybe I don’t care, or do I? Somehow, it's all a bit too much. The image is supposed to be meaningful and the labels on the bottle are very sophisticated. Perhaps this bottle isn't intended for people like me. Maybe I just don’t understand the concept. Drinking a good whisky is no longer enough.

On the nose, it's just wow. At first, I couldn’t detect any herbs or spices, just lots of dark fruits, cooked fruits and all kinds of jam. Or should I call it marmalade? Cherries, plums, dates. After a few hours, hints of cinnamon and nutmeg appear.

Palate: It's very sweet with hints of burnt caramel, treacle, dark fudge and dark chocolate. Black pepper, but subtle. Coca-Cola.

Finish: A lingering coffee sensation with an oily, syrupy sweet latte aftertaste. The alcohol burns the mouth slightly. A nice drink for nice people: not too overpowering and not too complex. Of course, this is all just my personal opinion…

89/89/86