Glen Garioch 23yo 1989/2013

Glen Garioch 23yo 1989/2013

Passenger Liners, Jack Wieber’s Whisky World
Single malt - East Highlands
White wine
54.3% ABV
Dram

Nose: Ink, white wine, malted grains, white pepper, cream, hints of sultanas. With water, lemon zest, peaches, sea salt. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, thickens slightly, slippery, cool. 
Tasting:  Bitter salty. Mustard, leather, coffee, white wine, white pepper, tobacco leaf, ink, leather. With water, coffee, mustard, ink, lemon zest, sea salt. 
Finish: Short. White pepper, mustard, coffee, lemon zest, leather. 

Comments: 

Bitter and herbal, but with tantalising hints of sweet fruit here and there. Water brings even more bitterness to the fore, but also some fragrant citrusy lemon. A very nice dram indeed.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.