Taster

Nose: Intense oakiness. Cedar wood. Antique shop. Overcooked damson fruit jam. Dark chocolate. Vetiver root.

Palate: Bitter chocolate, bitter liquorice root, bitter raisins. There is a lot of elegancy\rand complexity. Reminiscent of very old cognacs.

Finish: Bitter and sweet. Not as lingering as expected. Dusty black pepper.

Comment: Difficult to evaluate these very old whiskies. This sherry cask retains complexity, charm and distinction.

Score: 8.2

Taster

Nose: Deep dark treacle, intense cedar, pipe tobaccos, leather chairs, ginger, melon and Parma ham. Some French polish and beeswax, floral after a while.

Palate: Very thick and mysterious. Pine forest floors, bitter marmalade, that Parma ham meatiness. A hint of spearmint.

Finish: Drying with a lavender bread note.

Comment: Such grace and layers for an old whisky. Gorgeous.

Score: 8.5