[50.4%・28 Years Old・Distilled in 1988・Bottled in 2016・Joint Bottling of Jens Drewitz, Max Right (Whisky Antique) and Diego Sandrin (Lion’s Whisky)・Single Cask Release of 254 Bottles]
Nose:
The nose is pungent for its age, still containing those spirit-y characters from a young Speysider. In time, it opens up a bit with notes of passion fruits, coconut oil and a wee soapiness but still feels quite tight. There is also some firewood smoke in the background as well.
Palate & Finish:
Soft fruits as per an old school Speysider but this one comes packed with quite a dose of spices. It grows sweeter as the jammy note unfolds, succulent with a crisp lager note on the back end.
Hint of burnt toast in the finish with the soft fruits carrying on.
Thoughts:
Technically this has probably the weakest nose of the series. However, the delivery is otherwise rather solid, and befitting as a homage to good old days.
✓ [Recommended if you like the style/ distillery]
-Nicholas
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