ABV 60.1%
This is a great Speysider; the ABV doesn’t seem to kick at all, suggesting carefully curated maturation.
Rob Allanson
Glen Moray
Bottler
Distillery Edition Burgundy Cask 2004
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
60.1%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: A sense of aged casks here at first, baked lemons, vanilla pods and candied oranges. A savoury edge with Yorkshire puddings and creamy mash potatoes appears.
Palate: That savoury edge is still here, Fig Newtons, date slices with golden syrup and roasted hazelnuts. There’s a gentle spice note and woodsmoke.
Finish: Hits you first with a ton of sweetness then dries swiftly leaving a grainy edge.
Comment: This is a great Speysider; the ABV doesn’t seem to kick at all, suggesting carefully curated maturation.
Score: 8.2
Taster
Nose: Waxy orange skin, then cookie dough and pancake batter with rum ‘n’ raisin ice cream.
Palate: A wintry buffet of afternoon tea treats: shortcake, gingerbread biscuits and a slice of nutty Christmas pudding. Orange peel and lemon oil lift the honeycomb sweetness and oak spice.
Finish: Dry and biscuity.
Comment: I would recommend adding a few drops of water to experience that buffet. Pass the biscuits.
Score: 8.4
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