SMWS 46.20 (Glenlossie 17 yo 1992/2010)

SMWS 46.20 (Glenlossie 17 yo 1992/2010)

2010, SMWS
Single malt - Speyside
Golden
52.1% ABV
Dram

Nose: Lemons, ginger, vanilla, lemon sweets, sherbet, chillies, hints of white pepper.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, tingly, fizzy, loosens.
Tasting: Sour. Lemon sweets, sherbet, ginger, vanilla, orange juice, hints of grapefruit, hints of chillies.
Finish: Medium. Lemons, lemon sweets, ginger.

Comments:

This whisky reminds me of lemony Rosebank - it has the hard, tart, 'brassy' flavour that I associate with that distillery. However, there's an intense spicy gingery element to it, which sets it apart from all the Rosebanks I've ever had.

Verdict:

I like this.