Nose: The nose opens in an explosion of toffee and stewing Bramley apples leading to warming notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and cocoa powder.
Palate: The mouth-feel is gloriously syrupy with a velvety texture and sweet flavours of acacia honey and butterscotch leading to tingling mixed spice and stem ginger.
Finish: The finish is long with notes of mead, nectar and melted 85% cocoa dark chocolate with the vaguest hint of cumin on the tail.
Overall: This thirty year old remains fresh whilst possessing all the complexity you could want from a malt of this age, delicious.