Girvan 27yo 1996/2023

Girvan 27yo 1996/2023

Whisky Blues, The Whisky Age
Single grain - Lowlands
Bronze
55.1% ABV
Dram

Nose: Acetone, malted grains, black pepper, rye bread, sea salt, white grapes, hints of peaches. With water, vanilla, pear drops, fresh baked bread, sea salt. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, thickens, hot, astringent. 
Tasting:  Salty sweet. Pear drops, fresh baked bread, acetone, peaches, vanilla, popcorn. With water, vanilla, peaches, pear drops, popcorn. 
Finish: Long. White grapes, popcorn, vanilla, black pepper, pear drops. 

Comments: 

A rather good aged grain, lots of fruity notes. The vanilla / slightly estery note is turned down, or perhaps matured into something very much like pear drops. Water brings out notes of popcorn and peaches.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.