SMWS 2.65 (Glenlivet 29 yo 1975/2005)

SMWS 2.65 (Glenlivet 29 yo 1975/2005)

2005, SMWS
Single malt - Speyside
Amber
56.1% ABV
Dram

Nose: Raisins, chillies, baked apple, caramel, toffee, orange juice, cinnamon, hints of brown paper. With water, more butter, popcorn, toffee.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, thickens, hot, a little volatile.
Tasting: Sweet. Candied orange, dark chocolate, cinnamon, brown paper, egg yolk, salt caramel, hints of mint. With water, vanilla, more brown paper, caramel popcorn.
Finish: Long. Red wine, lemons, brown paper, chillies.

Comments:

Very much like egg nog, despite the heavy hints of brown paper. Pleasantly spiced, quite Christmassy. I can imagine drinking this in front of the fire with snow falling outside.

Verdict:

I like this.