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Whisky Review: Lark Single Malt

We review Lark Single Malt, a whisky made on the island of Tasmania, Australia from local barley, local peat, and exceptionally clean water.

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Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
Nose:
Extremely fruit-forward, almost tropical: pineapple, kiwi, Meyer lemon.
Palate:
A total disconnect from the nose. Not at all fruity. Instead, more of a piney, foresty taste. It has a scotch quality but is wonderfully (for me) unpeaty, even though it’s got a lot of peat in the components–so who knows, maybe I’m developing a taste? But I don’t get that cymbal hit of smoke, which made me really happy. The finish is smooth, almost creamy. Starts with a walk in the woods and ends up with a cream soda at an olde time diner. Like a Willy Wonka creation, the Lark Single Malt brings me from one seemingly disparate place to another, and the journey is pretty darn wonderful. Final Thoughts & Score/Buy A Bottle: Score: 84/100 I don’t drink a lot of single malt, but the Lark makes me want to try more. The port cask aging brings a sweetness and depth to single malt that makes it attractive to those—like me!—who aren’t typical single malt drinkers.
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Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Carin Moonin

Carin Moonin swapped a 5th-floor walkup in Hoboken, NJ, for a house in SE Portland a decade ago and hasn't looked back. She appreciates Portland's vibrant whiskey scene, finding it complements both the weather and her mood. Carin enjoys exploring the diverse world of brown liquor and its many facets. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Salon.com, DailyDot.com, Willamette Week, Portland Monthly, and others. When she's not indulging in whiskey or writing about it, you can find Carin running, reading, or on the hunt for free samples in grocery stores.

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