Auchroisk 10yo

Auchroisk 10yo

Official bottling
Single malt - Speyside
Dark gold
43% ABV
Dram

Nose: Apple juice, lemon zest, oats, vanilla, hints of rhubarb crumble. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, tingly, astringent, thickens slightly. 
Tasting:  Sour bitter. Lemon zest, vanilla, apple juice, fresh baked bread, rhubarb crumble. 
Finish: Short. Fresh baked bread, plum jam, lemon zest, oats. 

Comments: 

Flora and Fauna bottling. This is more heavy going whisky, it's a bit young even at 10 years old. It's as if the flavours are still sharp edged and slightly harsh, maybe they need a little longer to meld together better.

Verdict:

I like this.

Imperial 28yo 1989/2018

Imperial 28yo 1989/2018

Celebration of the Cask, Carn Mor
Single malt - Speyside
Golden
42.7% ABV
Dram

Nose: Fresh baked bread, lemon juice, brass polish, meringue, key lime pie. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, warming, loosens, turns watery. 
Tasting:  Sweet sour. Vanilla, lemon juice, short crust pastry, lime juice, hints of marzipan. 
Finish: Medium. Lime juice, marzipan, vanilla, hints of pears. 

Comments: 

Bottle 021/201, cask 1675. This whisky is fresh, light and floral, despite its age. It's highly complex with plenty of luscious cereally and citrus notes, at times bringing to mind a key lime pie. This is excellent whisky.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.