Allt-a-Bhainne 7yo 2016/2024

Allt-a-Bhainne 7yo 2016/2024

Connoisseur’s Dram, DH Global Imports
Single malt - Speyside 
Dark brown
61.7% ABV
Dram

Nose: Lemon zest, walnuts, sea salt, black pepper, raisins, cloves. With water, raisins, ink, iron filings. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, astringent, hot, tingly. 
Tasting:  Salty sweet. Raisins, sea salt, olive brine, walnuts, vanilla, hazelnuts, honey, raisins. With water, vanilla, ink, honey, raisins. 
Finish: Long. Sea salt, walnuts, black pepper, honey. 

Comments: 

Heavily sherried whisky, with notes of raisins, and hazelnuts. The oloroso cask has conferred slightly savoury notes, with sea salt and olive brine, and they pair well with the sweet honey and dried fruit. With water, it turns slightly metallic.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.