SMWS 99.10 (Glenugie 25 yo 1980/2005)

SMWS 99.10 (Glenugie 25 yo 1980/2005)

2005, SMWS
Single malt - Eastern Highlands
Orange gold
47% ABV
Dram

Nose: Raisins, chocolate, orange peel, pink honeydew melon, sage, butter, hints of milk chocolate.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, thickens slightly, slightly watery around the edges.
Tasting: Bitter. Butter, honeydew melon, sage, walnuts, cream soda, orange peel, hints of chocolate.
Finish: Medium. Walnut skins, hints of cream soda, butter.

Comments:

Glenugie is a distillery I've had high expectations of - it's been really built up in my mind. Perhaps because of that, I found this whisky a little disappointing. It's quite pleasant, but the bitterness in the mouth takes away that little bit of enjoyment.

Verdict:

I like this.