Teerenpeli released recently three new expressions, two of which I will review today: Karhi and Rasi. Both expressions are part of their Distiller’s Choice bottling series.

Rasi was initially matured in bourbon casks (6-8 years) and then finished for one year in Moscatel wine casks.

And in case you were wondering what Rasi means, here is the answer:

The word RASI means badly burnt KASKI fuel and it´s an old farming word.

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Name:	Teerenpeli Distiller’s Choice Rasi
Bottled:	2015
Age:	NAS
Category:	Single Malt
Distillery:	Teerenpeli
Caskytpe:	Bourbon Casks, Moscatel Wine Cask Finish
Number of bottles:	2,554
Strength:	43.0% Vol.
Colored:	No
Chillfiltered:	No

Nose

Ah, it’s Christmas time! Baked apples, raisins, walnuts and winter spices, with cinnamon being the most pronounced.

Taste

Smooth. More baked apples, accompanied by toffee nougat, ginger and lemon mint. Hints of oak in the back.

Finish

Rather long. Dry and strong with a pleasant warmth. Fresh oak and caramel.

Overall

A very solid everyday dram, not overly complex and easy to sip.

Score: 84 / 100