Convalmore 30yo 1977/2007

Convalmore 30yo 1977/2007

Closed Distilleries, WM Cadenhead
Single malt - Speyside
Chinese tea
61.6% ABV
Dram

Nose: Nectarines, green papayas, fresh cut grass, white pepper, green tea, gooseberries, hints of peaches. With water, gooseberries, honey, vanilla, peaches. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, loosens, warm, mouth coating. 
Tasting:  Sweet sour. Honey, nectarines, green tea, gooseberries, green papayas, lemon zest, damson jam, white pepper, hints of pear drops. With water, damson jam, nectarines, lemon zest, pear drops. 
Finish: Short. Gooseberries, lemon zest, nectarines, pear drops, hints of damson jam. 

Comments: 

Amazing, dry, yet fruity old Convalmore. It’s honeyed, but there’s a mouth puckeriness to it that reminds me of green papayas. With water it opens up, yielding this delicious jammy note. Magnificent.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.