Taster

Nose: Assertive. Rich, honeyed. Malty. Also fruity. Peach cobbler?

Palate: Big, textured. Perfumy. Passion fruit, peaches, maraschino cherry brandy, almonds.

Finish: Very firm, perfumy and long, with a balancing ginger dryness.

Comment: Is this a vatted malt? Glendullan-plus?

Score: 8

Taster

Nose: Mature. A light fingal note: cep, roasted meat, dry oak. Old cupboards, antique shops.

Palate: Delivers on the palate. Old and quite rich: leather, nut bowl, black fruits, oaky and firm, a hint of smoke. Just enough sweetness to carry.

Finish: Woodland walk in autumn.

Comment: The balance tips things to the oaky side. Good on the palate, but only for lovers of old whisky.

Score: 7.8