Saturday, 13 July 2024

Coleburn 17yo 1978/1995

Coleburn 17yo 1978/1995

Authentic Collection, WM Cadenhead
Single malt - Speyside
Golden
59.9% ABV
Dram

Nose: Cotton sheets, cola nuts, malted grains, damson jam, white peaches, sultanas, white pepper. With water, malted grains, mint, camphor, damson jam. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, loosens, expands, hot. 
Tasting: Sweet salty. Cola nuts, balsamic vinegar, caramelised onions, white peaches, sultanas, cocoa nibs, white pepper, hints of damson jam. With water, damson jam, cocoa nibs, white peaches, sultanas, cola nuts. 
Finish: Long. Balsamic vinegar, white pepper, sultanas, dark chocolate, hints of damson jam. 

Comments: 

Rather sweet and fruity at first, then it falls apart into sour savoury notes, caramelised onions in balsamic vinegar. It’s almost a rancio note, very interesting old bottle effect. It’s a long, sweet sour lingering feel on the tongue and on the finish.

Verdict:

I like this a lot. 



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