SAMAROLI Pacific Oblivion 2012 45%

Nose: opulent with notes of freshly sprayed varnish, aromatic herbs and dried fruits.

Mouth: intense with tar, liquorice, mint, pink pepper, nutmeg and custard.

Finish: Persistent.

THE BRAND

The Samaroli house was founded in 1968, the company's aim was to select and bottle some of the best whiskies in the world. At the time, it was the only independent, non-British bottler. It was not until 1990 that they started to include rum, searching for the best distilleries, and bringing the barrels back to Scotland, which allowed for slower aging. In 2008 Antonio Blève took over Samaroli adopting the same philosophy instilled in him over the long years he worked alongside Mr Samaroli. The barrels are not just sourced but are reworked and the vintages always assembled with extreme precision and perfection.