SMWS 71.38 (Glenburgie 27 yo 1985/2012)

SMWS 71.38 (Glenburgie 27 yo 1985/2012)

2012, SMWS
Single malt - Speyside
Bright yellow
57% ABV
Dram

Nose: Apples, peaches, raisins, oranges, clementine peel, hints of lemons, hints of leather. With water, sweeter, pears, magic marker, hints of sour cream.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, thickens, expands in the mouth.
Tasting: Sour. Apples, peaches, oranges, clementine peel, hints of bananas, hints of lemons. With water, sweeter, pears, sour cream, hints of Cheddar cheese.
Finish: Medium. Leather, lemons, oranges, peaches.

Comments:

Fruity and spicy, this whisky is wound through with something fermented and sour. It's not unpleasant though, rather, it's leathery, and even slightly cheesy. I don't get loads of cheese as per the regulation tasting notes, instead it's quite gentle, even creamy.

Verdict:

I like this.