A 21 year old blended malt from the MacNair's Lum Reek range, produced by the GlenAllachie Distillers Company. Built around a blend created by Billy Walker of peated Islay and Speyside whiskies, alongside with GlenAllachie single malt, this expression packs a satisfying peaty punch. It features whisky drawn from a combination of Oloroso, virgin oak and red wine casks. The name come from the Victorian distiller Harvey McNair, and the Scottish toast "Long may your lum reek!".
Matured oak and cigar box, with a good whiff of woody smoke gliding through.
Cedar spices, milk chocolate, apricot, earthy peat, black pepper and a hint of charcoal.
Thyme honey, bonfire embers, dark chocolate tart.
Nose: Deep rich caramel Taste :Initial heat then butterscotch followed by a very subtle smoky lingering finish. I was a supermarket whisky man. This has changed me.
Really complex blended malt with the perfect balance of sweet fruits, spices and gentle peat notes
You can really see why it won Worlds Best Blended Whisky. Subtle smoke, gentle sweetness and a finish that just goes on and on. Thoroughly enjoyed!
This really needs a teaspoon or two of water to really come alive, as neat it is pretty hot for a 21 year old. But once you tame that heat, holy moly there is so much going. The peat and wine + sherry work so well. Barely through a quarter of the bottle and I've ordered a couple more (£90 elsewhere...). Get some!
