Convalmore 16yo 1981/1997

Convalmore 16yo 1981/1997

First Cask, The Malt Whisky Circle 
Single malt - Speyside 
Straw
46% ABV
Dram

Nose: Autumn leaves, lemons, starfruit, leather, mint, vanilla, hints of kiwifruit. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, cool, airy, slightly astringent. 
Tasting:  Sour bitter. Kiwifruit, lemon zest, vanilla, marshmallows, malted grains, leather, white grapes, hints of aluminium foil. 
Finish: Long. Lemons, marshmallows, white grapes, starfruit, malted grains. 

Comments: 

Cask 89/604/114. This has been an exercise in expectations management. I always have high expectations and excitement about Convalmore, as I do with almost every closed distillery that I try. I often have to remind myself that not all such juice is fantastic, and sometimes distilleries closed for a reason. This one is decent, tart and fragrant fruit fading to a bitter finish. But it was a smidgen of a let down. 

Verdict:

I like this.