Aberfeldy 18yo 1999 Handfilled Cask #3

Aberfeldy 18yo 1999 Handfilled Cask #3

Official bottling 
Single malt - Central Highlands
Mahogany
57% ABV
Dram

Nose: Raisins, camphor, roast beef, malted grains, chocolate, white pepper, hints of cream. With water, camphor, honey, orange peel, hints of roast beef. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, mouth coating, astringent, hot. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Raisins, white pepper, sandalwood, orange peel, chocolate, honey, hints of cloves. With water, chocolate, white pepper, honey, orange peel. 
Finish: Long. Camphor, white pepper, orange peel, cloves. 

Comments: 

Herbal and rich, but with a creaminess that’s quite lactic. Paired with the other dominant note of chocolate, it’s really quite delicious. Water brings out more chocolate, honey and orange peel. A very good whisky indeed.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.