Collectivum XXVIII (Special Releases 2017)

Collectivum XXVIII (Special Releases 2017)

Official bottling
Blended malt
Amber
57.3% ABV
Dram

Nose: Lemon juice, smoke, roast pork, iron filings, candle wax, black tea. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, thickens, mouth coating, cool. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Smoke, olives, roast pork, raisins, chocolate, white grapes, hints of coffee. 
Finish: Medium. Orange peel, black tea, candle wax, chocolate, white grapes. 

Comments: 

Diageo had never released a blend as one of their special releases until this one. It had to be something special, and indeed so it proved. This is eminently drinkable at cask strength, and I felt no need to add water. There's Clynelish in this, and Caol Ila, and something very much like Alisa Bay (which it can't be of course, since Alisa Bay is owned by William Grant - thanks Eddie). And there's plenty more, perhaps even Roseisle.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.