Single Malt
Scotland
1 Jan 1991
1 Jan 2009
Yes
A wonderful 17 year old Glen Scotia, with an interesting story. First off, this was aged in bourbon barrels, before Murray McDavid got hold of it. They took it to the Bruichladdich distillery where it was reracked in port casks before bottling in 2009. A release of 693 bottles at cask strength.
Very wine-like, particularly with berry fruits, and a hint of jam with an oddly smoky quality. Black pepper and cola bottle sweets.
Spicy and rich with rhubarb and blackberry crumble, sweet porridge oats and sundried tomatoes. It becomes more smoky and spicy on the tongue.
Sweet and fruity finish, ends of stewed blackberries and toffee.
