SMWS 106.17 (Cardhu 20 yo 1984/2005)

SMWS 106.17 (Cardhu 20 yo 1984/2005)

2005, SMWS
Single malt - Speyside
Dull gold
57.8% ABV
Dram

Nose: Butter, raisins, orange peel, hints of peat, hints of red wine, hints of milk chocolate.
Mouthfeel: Light body, slightly watery, then static.
Tasting: Sweet. Vanilla, sponge cake, chinese egg roll, peaches, milk chocolate, plums, nutmeg, hints of red wine.
Finish: Long. Peaches, milk chocolate, raisins, sponge cake.

Comments:

Almost as expected - a lot of fruit, slight winey notes. The official bottlings have more intense fruit, which almost extrudes onto the palate. In comparison this is a little more subtle. I have to say I'm slightly disappointed.

Verdict:

I like this.