Glenlochy 22yo 1977/2000

Glenlochy 22yo 1977/2000

Authentic Collection, WM Cadenhead 
Single malt - Western Highlands 
Pale gold
57% ABV
Dram

Nose: Smoke, leather, winter melons, cooked rice, honey, white pepper. With water, smoke, leather, honey, lemon zest, hints of liquorice. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, thickens, hot, astringent. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Leather, honey, white pepper, cooked rice, smoke, lemon zest, hints of liquorice. With water, smoke, leather, lemon zest, charcoal ash. 
Finish: Long. Smoke, leather, white pepper, lemon zest, hints of liquorice. 

Comments: 

A sister cask to the previous Glenlochy, this is more cereally in character. Less jamminess, and when a few drops of water are added, the smoky charcoal ash characteristics start to appear. No soap either :).

Verdict:

I like this a lot.