Strathmill 40 yo 1963/2003

Strathmill 40 yo 1963/2003

Old Malt Cask, Douglas Laing
Single malt - Speyside
Mahogany
50% ABV
Dram

Nose: Black tea, leather, sherry, sandalwood, pears, toast, hints of smoke, hints of shoe polish.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, static, warm.
Tasting: Sweet. Pears, magic marker, peat, leather, peanut skins, hints of orange peel.
Finish: Long. Sandalwood, oranges, tea, candied winter melon.

Comments:

Cask #617, 444 bottles. Very interesting nose. The smell of tea smacked me in the nose, followed by sandalwood and a little smoke - burning incense, perhaps? Great leathery peaty notes in the taste, followed by more sandalwood and candied winter melon, something very Chinese in the finish.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.