Dumbarton 21yo 2000/2022

Dumbarton 21yo 2000/2022

Stiubhart, Stewart Whisky Company
Single grain - Lowlands
Golden
55.5% ABV
Dram

Nose: Pear drops, oak chips, sourdough bread, salt caramel, shortbread, hints of milk chocolate. With water, magic marker, pear drops, oatcakes, vanilla. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, expands, tingly, astringent. 
Tasting:  Sweet sour. Pear drops, salt caramel, oatcakes, vanilla, rye bread, aluminium foil, hints of magic marker. With water, oatcakes, sea salt, magic marker, vanilla. 
Finish: Short. Rye bread, magic marker, salt caramel, oatcakes. 

Comments: 

Cask 210090. Sweet and aromatic, lots of estery notes. Some cereal is present, with some feinty, slightly metallic undertones. The esters are strong throughout and provide some much needed intensity.

Verdict:

I like this.