Braeval 19yo 1998/2018

Braeval 19yo 1998/2018

Dun Bheagan, Ian Macleod Distillers
Single malt - Speyside
Amber rose
50% ABV
Dram

Nose: Brown paper, cocoa powder, vanilla sponge, red grapes, hints of cloves, hints of roast pork. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, astringent, tingly, cool. 
Tasting:  Sweet. Cocoa powder, red grapes, cloves, fresh baked bread, candied oranges.
Finish: Medium. Fresh baked bread, candied oranges, ginseng, raisins, hints of aluminium foil. 

Comments: 

Cask 93961, port cask Braeval. Sweet and meaty, with more than a hint of fruity Christmassy chocolate. Excellent winter dram, almost like mulled wine. 

Verdict:

I like this a lot.