SMWS 28.21 (Tullibardine 18 yo 1990/2009)

SMWS 28.21 (Tullibardine 18 yo 1990/2009)

2009, SMWS
Single malt - Central Highlands
Light gold
54.8% ABV
Dram

Nose: Vanilla, cookie dough, hazelnuts, lemon cake, cashew nuts, macadamias, hints of grapefruit.
Mouthfeel: Light body, loose, volatile.
Tasting: Sour. Hazelnuts, cashew nuts, vanilla, lemons, grapefruit, honey, macadamias, hints of frogs legs, hints of toasted peanuts.
Finish: Short. Lemons, honey, macadamias, vanilla.

Comments:

Nutty and citrusy, with something meaty floating in the background. I identify this as Chinese cashew frog legs (?!), something quite unusual to find in a whisky. Quite luscious, and very interesting.

Verdict:

I like this.