Glenugie 25yo 1976/2001

Glenugie 25yo 1976/2001

Vintage, Signatory 
Single malt - East Highlands
Sunflower gold
51.8% ABV
Dram

Nose: Leather, lemon zest, sea salt, celery, malted grains, fresh baked bread, sultanas, hints of honey. With water, orange peel, dried pears, leather, hints of celery. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, syrupy, thick, slightly astringent. 
Tasting:  Sweet salty. Sea salt, leather, celery, lemon zest, candied oranges, honey, smoke, hints of canned peaches. 
Finish: Long. Walnut skins, honey, lemon zest, celery, sea salt. 

Comments: 

Cask 2699. Lovely old expression this, heaps of old bottle effect, that celery note as clear as a bell. There’s some gentle smoke in this, but it’s in the background and is dominated by a lot of fruity, almost jammy notes. Utterly lovely. 

Verdict:

I like this a lot.