Tasting notes by Malt-Review.com

A vatting of ‘mature’ casks, including: Glenfarclas, Ben Nevis, Balvenie, Kininvie, Glenfiddich, Alt- a’Bhainne, Auchroisk, Glenallachie, Westport (Glenmorangie tea-spooned with Glen Moray), Speyside and Macallan. Married in first-fill Oloroso sherry.

Colour: old gold.

On the nose: gorgeous and complex, with a broad spectrum of flavours. At the simple end are some dusty, hay-barn like qualities; a trailer full of wheat. Grapefruit. Pears. Grape juice. Gooseberries. Honey. Then just a touch of sultanas.

In the mouth: apple pie, cinnamon, a lot of wood spice early on rather than at the finish, yeasty or fresh bread, floral honey, sultanas, oatcakes. Tart redcurrants. Again, a slight cloying dryness as with the grain. The total picture is weird, and immensely characterful, yet it’s very nice indeed. Not afraid to be bold and there’s lots going on here.