the nose seemed drier (dried grass
with secret whispers of cherry brandy or old port
Also some earthy aspects such as undergrowth and autumn leaves
dried herbs and roasted walnuts
Date distilled: October 2008Cask: First-fill hogsheadAge: 11 years
Cask No. 80.26 JAPAN the nose seemed drier (driedCask No. 80. 26 Casual scoffing Speyside, Spey An easy and entertaining nose we thought, giving impressions of old custard creams rattling around a biscuit tin. Then shoe polish, new leather, pollens and yellow flowers. Easy, simple and charming. Water brought out canvass, crumbled oatcakes, runny honey, crushed nettles and lemon curd. The mouth displayed an initial richness of olive oil, then a sweeter aspect with icing sugar, marzipan and custard