Hammerschmiede Miniatures Collection 10 (Elsburn - Gruss aus dem Harz) (12cl, 40.8%)

This is number 10 in the Hammerschmiede miniatures collection, an Elsburn single malt labelled Gruss aus dem Harz. It was made at the Hercynian Distilling Co. in the Harz region of Germany and is bottled at 40.75% in a 12cl bottle, non-chill-filtered and without added colour. The nose is fresh, with malt and subtle herbs alongside resin and woodland. The palate is soft and balanced, with pleasant spice and fine vanilla and honey tones. The finish is medium in length and dry, with a slightly bitter edge reminiscent of the Harz forest.