SMWS G3.1 (Caledonian 29 yo 1978/2008)

SMWS G3.1 (Caledonian 29 yo 1978/2008)

2008, SMWS
Single grain - Lowlands
Orange gold
60.1% ABV
Dram

Nose: Magic marker, pears, cedar wood, lemons, brown paper, hints of almonds, hints of hazelnuts.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, hot, static, slightly watery around the edges.
Tasting: Salty sour. Pears, magic marker, salt caramel, brown paper, cedar wood, lemons, hints of aluminium foil.
Finish: Long. Lemons, cedar wood, magic marker, brown paper.

Comments:

Fruity and tart, with hints of industrial solvents and wood. That may sound a little strange, but this whisky is actually quite tasty. The flavour elements are quite gentle, light even, and there's a nice soft rounded texture that I find a lot in grain whisky. This whisky does show its age a little, there's a little too much wood perhaps.

Verdict:

I like this.