Scotland
A splendidly old single grain Scotch from Glasgow's Strathclyde distillery here, and it joins the independent Forgotten Gems collection. There are just 49 bottles of this 31-year-old whisky, that spent its time in a refill barrel.
Bold and robust with layers of golden syrup, polished wood, buttery flapjack, warming spice, subtle candy floss, and a touch of bitter citrus pith.
Strong and punchy to start with warming pepper and a touch of nutmeg, soon balanced by sweet, chewy toffee, creamy vanilla, honeyed granola, and notes of wild strawberries.
The spices trail off gently, leaving behind sweet notes of maple syrup, rich toasted oak, subtle red fruits, and vanilla fudge, with a touch of ginger heat.
