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Invergordon 1986
Another appearance. Another golden oldie. Literally. This wonderful 37-year-old Invergordon once again steals the show. Single grain and pure elegance. Very subtle in the nose. Oranges. Sticky caramel. A little furniture polish or is it chalky paint? Lychee and caramelized sugar. What a gentle giant, very mellow. Somebody got a spoon? Very thick and treacly. On the palate; after eight chocolates. Blood orange, even more so than Valencia oranges. Apricots. And a variety of nuts. Cane sugar. Like any old grain this Invergordon gets even better with time – give it to her. The finish is everlasting long. Sweet with a little touch of pepper. Immensely complex, yet very accessible to those who are new to Single Grains. Words cannot describe what an experience a 37-year-old single grain gives. Only 203 bottles available, -well, 202 now-, so get it while it lasts. A true delicacy.
Highland Park 2017
Ready the cannons! This interesting 6-year-old from the Highland Park distillery won’t let you have a dull moment. It may be young, it has sufficient fire power. That’s for sure! Initially laid to rest in a refill hogshead – followed by a 27 month maturation in a Tawny Port quarter cask. Wowie, what a tropical surprise. Mango, dragon fruit, combined with a pinch of sea salt. A whiff of smoke. Seaweed. But surely some raisins as well, must be the tawny port! While sipping: caramel, prunes, red apple and milk chocolate. Gentle peatiness. The latter elevated by more sea salt. It’s has serious firepower. A must-try for those who like young and vibrant whisky’s. The finish carries some white pepper, herbal grassiness and nectarine. Get me blazing. Get me more.
Linkwood 2008
Yummm, once of those distilleries that’s pure class but still relatively affordable (if you look in the right places, -hint: us!-). 14 years of age this Linkwood expression is. 14 years that gave this beauty all it needs. On the nose the typical distillery profile is clearly recognizable: grassiness, cooked vegetables and slightly herbal. It makes me want to mow the lawn! The grassiness is offset by fresh lime, icing sugar and whipped cream. Lot’s of tropical fruits like mango, papaya and guava. The hints of lime continue while tasting. Some wood of the cask is definitely present also. Next to the Szechuan pepper and anice. Lots to explore in this tasty Linkwood. The finish is long and remains very fruity. And obviously still herbal. Fresh mint. Linkwood might not be the most appealing distillery – it surely produces some high quality whisky. Anyone seen my lawn mower? Brrrzzzz!
Glenrothes 2012
Well, well, well.. what do we have here!? A 11-year-old Glenrothes, which had a final maturation for over 2 years on a fresh Oloroso quarter cask. Wow, what a 1970’s sherry aroma. Very mellow with figs, prunes, strawberry – topped off with whipped cream. Old leather. A little wine acidity, red grapes. Saturne peach. This is going to be a treat. The Oloroso influence is clearly present in the taste. Sultana raisins, blood orange and chocolate. Crushed black peppercorns. Quite floral, rose petals. Maybe even some perfume? Lovely. The finish is long lasting, very sticky. Lots of caramel. And even a bit tingling like sipping aqua mineral. What a great catch once more. And with 62.4% it likes a brawl!
Port Dundas 2009
This beautiful 13-year-old Port Dundas has been resting on a refill hogshead for most of its life, until finally being transferred into a Pedro Ximenez quarter cask for a final 2-year maturation. A whiff of caramel fudge and Valencia oranges. Obviously the typical grain elements, such as pine tree and a subtle glue note. Unusual complex for a young single grain, waa-zoo! Wine acidity adds an interesting layer of depth. Honey and mowed grass. On the palate one will find some woodiness of the refill hogshead. Brown sugar. Mexican guajillo peppers. The orange notes persists, but is now accompanied by sea salt and chocolate. In the aftertaste a minty freshness is followed by the continuation of chocolate richness and marzipan sweetness, most definitely due influence of the Pedro Ximenez QC. What a superb single grain, elegant yet vibrant.
Releases (Archive)
Invergordon 1986
Staoisha 2014
Teaninich 2007
North British 1994
Girvan 1991
Strathmill 2011
Glenrothes 2009
Highland Park 2017
Benrinnes 2012
Invergordon 1986
Staoisha 2014
The Bastard No. 1
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