Allt-a-Bhainne 16yo 2008/2025

Allt-a-Bhainne 16yo 2008/2025

Soho Selection, Milroy’s of Soho
Single malt - Speyside
Amber
64% ABV
Dram

Nose: Rhubarb and custard sweets, white grapes, vanilla sponge, orange peel, raisins. With water, rhubarb and custard sweets, orange peel, white pepper. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, hot, astringent, volatile. 
Tasting:  Salty sweet. Raisins, custard, vanilla sponge, orange peel, leather, farmyard. With water, damson jam, raisins, rhubarb and custard sweets. 
Finish: Long. Farmyard, menthol, custard, blackcurrant cordial. 

Comments: 

Very fruity, and at a strength that is scarily drinkable. Lots of leather too. And a wild gaminess that reminds me of a farm. Water brings out sweetness and a little pepper.

Verdict:

I like this.