Glenglassaugh Fledgeling XB

Glenglassaugh Fledgeling XB

Official bottling
Single malt - Speyside
Very pale gold
50% ABV
Dram

Nose: Bananas, white wine, wheat, orange peel. With water, more wheat, hay.

Mouthfeel: Light body, watery, smooth, tingly.

Tasting: Sour. Oranges, bananas, wheat, hints of vanilla. With water, grassy, hay. 

Finish: Medium. Bananas, vanilla, orange peel. 

Comments: 

Not really whisky yet of course, this is just 1 year aged spirit. But quite fragrant and pleasant for all that. Good tangy flavours, strong hint of banana (like bourbon) with some nice orange peel in the background. Takes a little water, opens up and becomes quite grassy, slightly sweeter perhaps.

Verdict:  

I like this.

SMWS 73.44 (Aultmore 30 yo 1982/2011)

SMWS 73.44 (Aultmore 30 yo 1982/2011)

2011, SMWS
Single malt - Speyside
Red gold
53.7% ABV
Dram

Nose: Chocolate, raisins, oak, hints of raspberries.

Mouthfeel: Heavy body, thick, mouth coating.

Tasting: Sweet. Oak, raisins, raspberries, chocolate, hints of chillies. 

Finish: Long. Chocolate, raspberries, orange peel.

Comments:

I found some old tasting notes. What the heck, might as well put them up!


This one was near to hand when I wanted something sherried and sweet, just a nice pre-Christmas treat. It did its job, but it didn't nearly taste its age. Adequate, but not really satisfying.

Verdict: 

Not bad