Nose

Rich. Cooked plum, Christmas cake, then tomato soup, balsamic notes. With water, tomato leaf, fig. Has balance and richness. Intriguing.

Palate

Good weight but not too tannic. A hint of smoke, violet, chicory and rotten fruits.

Finish

Ripe, oaky. Some smoke?

Comment

A fine whisky, just lacking the finesse and balance of the 1974.