Glen Elgin 19 yo 1971 / 1990 Cadenhead 50.4%
This one surprised me in a way I haven’t been in years. Cut green fruit and dusty spice cabinet. Cleaned iron tools with smidges of salt but also medicinal powder, … Continue reading
Ben Nevis 22 yo 1996 / 2019 Single Malts of Scotland #891 50.8%
So this one has that Mortlach-esque sulphur that isn’t really sulphur, but good lord it comes rather close sometimes, at least to someone who doesn’t particularly care for it, like … Continue reading
Clynelish 27 yo 1974 / 2001 Adelphi #2565 56.3%
Another wondrously mineral Clynelish! Sitting somewhere comfortably between those earthy-mineral 1973s and those waxy lush 1972s. This one colours in the edged minerals in paler, more inviting shades and brings … Continue reading
Springbank 34 yo 1966 / 2000 #1966 511 55%
The sharp eyed might say 511 had no neck label, and you are right, my original photo was too poor to use here. Anyway this has to be one of … Continue reading
Lagavulin 23 yo 1995 / 2018 #9001 Select Cask for Ginger 48.7%
A nuanced one perhaps softer, less growling peat, more verdant. Moist fennel, sour green berries overlaying peat and salt. To be sure, classic Lagavulin is present but mellowed by age … Continue reading
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