Two Hundred Fathoms

◎ Aussehen

Deep black-brown in the glass, opaque and dense with minimal light penetration characteristic of the style. The head is thick and tan-colored, with fine lacing that clings to the sides of the glass as you drink. Carbonation appears restrained, befitting a contemplative barrel-aged spirit.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with warming notes of Irish whiskey and vanilla derived from eighteen months in oak, creating an immediately inviting character. Dark stone fruits—plum and raisin—emerge beneath, layered with the deep, roasted malt foundation. Oak and alcohol warmth frame the entire bouquet, suggesting age and complexity.

◐ Geschmack

The palate is sweet and viscous, with toffee and treacle notes building quickly on entry and persisting through the mid-palate. Caramel and molasses undertones balance the 65 IBUs of bitterness, which emerges as a dry, warming sensation rather than a sharp bite. The high ABV (11.2%) is well-integrated, adding body and alcohol warmth without harshness.

◑ Abgang

The finish is extended and warming, with lingering whiskey notes and a drying oak tannin structure. A residual sweetness remains on the palate, inviting contemplation rather than quick consumption.