SMWS 97.13 (Littlemill 18 yo 1987/2008)

SMWS 97.13 (Littlemill 18 yo 1987/2008)

2008, SMWS
Single malt - Lowlands
Ginger gold
55.8% ABV
Dram

Nose: Orange peel, cloves, cinnamon, lemon zest, Seville oranges, honey, popcorn. With water, lemon curd, rhubarb.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, thickens quickly, becomes syrupy.
Tasting: Sweet. Tutti frutti, pineapples, orange peel, cloves, chillies, honey, vanilla, hints of peaches. With water, less spicy, orange marmalade.
Finish: Long. Chillies, popcorn, cloves. With water, peaches.

Comments:

Excellent - gently but just a little feisty, like a young colt. Although the whisky is already 18 years old, and not very young anymore.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.