Chorlton Nc'Nean 7yo - Organic Single Malt

A first visit for Chorlton to this new-ish distillery on the West Highlands coast. This is a carbon-neutral single malt, made with 100% organic Scottish barley, and just as importantly tastes blummin’ great.
The nose has cherry drops, membrillo, macadamia nuts, green melon, buttercream and honey – it has a fascinatingly uncommon sort of fruitiness that keeps opening up in the glass. The palate is full-bodied, with golden apples, quinces, yellow sultanas, coconut cream, honey, and a pinch each of salt and white pepper. In the background there’s a nicely mineralic Highlands-y feel, and then Juicy Fruit gum and black tea in the finish.
Lovely Highlands spirit, this, with loads of both fruit and personality. I love how much it develops with time in the glass – a nice reminder to slow down and enjoy the scenery.
This first-fill barrel produced 243 bottles at a cask strength of 57.9%