SMWS 81.11 (Glen Keith 32 yo 1971/2004)

SMWS 81.11 (Glen Keith 32 yo 1971/2004)

2004, SMWS
Single malt - Speyside
Mahogany, tinge of rose
56.4% ABV
Dram

Nose: Port, toffee, brandy, raisins, orange peel, caramel, Pedro Ximenez sherry.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, astringent, static.
Tasting: Bitter sweet. Rubber bands, sherry, raisins, red grapes, ba zhen tang, walnuts, hints of chocolate, hints of toffee.
Finish: Long. Spicy, raisins, rubber bands, walnuts.

Comments:

Lovely colour, lovely whisky. Nicely sweet, with all the classic signs of sherry maturation, but shot with interesting bitter threads - walnuts, Chinese herbal soups come to mind. Very good indeed.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.