Lübbehusen Single Malt Unpeated Small Batch

A puzzling bottle gifted to me for my birthday. It's a puzzle because the bottle offers no details on the casks employed, making this a bit of a guessing exercise. Despite being only 4 years old, the color is already remarkable (it's natural). It's a golden red, evoking the hue of ruby port cask finishes. I'm confident the aroma suggests port casks. It's mellow and sweet. For a 4-year-old, the alcohol is surprisingly gentle on the nose, coming across as endearing and soft. The scent profile is also intriguing. Beyond the prominent port notes, there are hints of baked apples and pumpkin, coconut, hay, a touch of cocoa, rich fruitcake packed with dried fruits, and robust floral notes resembling wildflowers. The chocolate aspect becomes more pronounced later. The aroma is certainly unique and unlike anything I've encountered from scotch or any other single malt, for that matter. The palate offers a pleasant ripe fruitiness with a growing syrupy sweetness. Once more, there's warm, full-bodied fruitcake with a pleasant blend of spices. The alcohol is barely perceptible. The finish is exceptionally smooth and delightful, leaving behind sweet fruits and a hint of oak. A lovely conclusion to the aromatic and taste experience. Ultimately, this spirit brings to mind a fine Irish pot still. It's fascinating, distinctive, sweet, and perfect for a calm evening drink.