TBWC Black Gate 3YO - Batch 1 500mL

Black Gate 3 Year Old opens with rich, dark fruit aromas — think black cherries, ripe plums, and dried raisins — layered with molasses and treacle sweetness. There’s a deep Christmas cake character laced with warm oak spice, hints of toasted cereal, and a faint, earthy smoke. The palate is thick, oily, and full‑bodied. Burnt sugar and dark caramel lead the way, followed by juicy stone fruits like apricot and cherry. Mid‑palate, the whisky bursts with baking spices — cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove — alongside raisin, honey, and a touch of peppery warmth. An underlying oaky dryness and subtle tannins balance the sweetness, while a faint mineral or metallic note peeks through, adding a rugged edge. The finish is long and warming, with lingering dark fruits, spiced honey, and brown sugar that fade gradually into gentle oak spice. In the final moments, a trace of smoky rubber and leather emerges, giving it a distinctive and slightly rustic signature.