Vintage, Signatory
Single malt - Speyside
Walnut
62.9% ABV
Dram
Nose: Raisins, honey, milk chocolate, vanilla sponge, cocoa nibs, cinnamon, star anise, sea salt, hints of sandalwood. With water, vanilla sponge, strawberry jam, sandalwood, hints of star anise.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, expands, volatile, turns airy.
Tasting: Bitter sweet. Damson jam, raisins, coffee, cocoa nibs, cinnamon, malted grains, star anise, orange peel, hints of dried figs. With water, coffee, orange peel, raisins, dried figs, hints of strawberry jam.
Finish: Long. Sea salt, coffee, cocoa nibs, dried figs, hints of sandalwood.
Comments:
Cask 900366. Dark and luscious, this sherry beast is redolent of the best of its kind - coffee, star anise, chocolate etc. The high ABV means a fair few drops of water are required, and they turn the whisky wonderfully jammy.
Verdict:
I like this a lot.
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