The Fat Trout first hit the Norwegian whisky market aka Vinmonopolet as a 12yo single malt I think. Now its a NAS blend. Particularly constructed to lure whiskydrinking flyfishers. The color is amber, adjusted that is. It smells grassy, light, citron peel, wool, soap, soften fabric, clean and neutral malt, with a hint of lowland-ish flair. The taste is sweet, caramel, honey, cinnamon, syrupy, sweet mint, cumin and turmeric. I can't see how this should fit more for a fishing trip than for any other recreational activity, aside from the label. But its a nicely done blend. The finish, if I can find any, must be some sour notes, lemon peel, lime peel and a touch of hickory smoke. Adding water to this seems like adding starch to a potato. All in all its a light whisky made to satisfy a broad segment of whisky drinkers, but then again marketed for just a narrow few with a certain hobby. The taste is what counts anyway, and it's rather MOTR however I put it.
A waiting dram, but when you got that trout, please celebrate a notch or two up: 4.5
Next tasting: Talisker Distillery
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