Allt-a-Bhainne 27yo 1995/2023

Allt-a-Bhainne 27yo 1995/2023

Vintage Speyside Reserve, Milroy’s of Soho
Single malt - Speyside
Golden brown
52.6% ABV
Dram

Nose: Aluminium foil, shortcrust pastry, cinnamon, apples, magic marker, parchment paper, acetone. With water, ginger, acetone, shortcrust pastry. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, static, cool, tingly. 
Tasting:  Sweet salty. Malted grains, shortcrust pastry, aluminium foil, black tea, apples, magic marker, honey, white pepper. With water, ginger, apples, toast. 
Finish: Short. Aluminium foil, magic marker, malted grains, white pepper, apples. 

Comments: 

Papery and buttery, with notes of acetone (very estery). There’s plenty of apples too. Water brings out notes of ginger and more pastry. A complex and layered dram.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.