North of Scotland 46yo Batch 1

North of Scotland 46yo Batch 1

That Boutique-y Whisky Company, Master of Malt
Single grain - Lowlands
Amber gold
41% ABV
Dram

Nose: White pepper, oak chips, croissants, sawdust, ink, vanilla, pear drops, white pepper. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, cool, mouth coating, slightly astringent. 
Tasting:  Sweet sour. Vanilla, sawdust, ink, pear drops, lemon zest, croissants, hints of magic marker. 
Finish: Long. White pepper, magic marker, sandalwood, lemon zest, oak chips. 

Comments: 

A very old grain, probably over oaked. It’s definitely quite woody, but there’s also a layer of buttery vanilla. Also some paper ones to go along with the oak.

Verdict:

I like this.