Nose: Through barrel char earthiness and dusty oak comes crystallized caramel, toffee apples and zesty orange rind. Fresh peppermint and herbal thyme develop, among an almost eucalyptus spice note. A little peppery vanilla fizzes throughout.
Palate: The palate becomes more vegetal, with green tea, bruised apples and loose leaf tobacco. Woody sultanas and sour cherry brings fruity complexity, as dusty oak and pencil shavings add aromatic depth. There’s lingerings of butterscotch, vanilla cola and corn sweetness in the backdrop.
Finish: Plenty of berry notes, blackberry and a hint of raspberry, with cinnamon soda.
Overall: Sheer class for a dram its age - depth, variety and oodles of flavour. Properly yummy.