Scotch Malt Whisky Society 64.17 1992 (16 year old) ‘Oozes juiciness’ 54.7%
Refill Bourbon Barrel/ Dist: 1992 Btl: 2009/ Tasted: July 2009
The nose is a bottomless pit of honeyed citrus and grass. Some lovely honeycomb, barley and a touch of floral orange fruit emerge. There’s some late natural caramel and buttery oak. Lovely freshness though. Water emphasises the toasting level. It gives the honey a lovely mature sheen as well as bringing out a grainy note.
Soft, oily and full of fleshy yellow fruits, soft spice, honey, caramel-oak and alcohol on the palate. Water makes it a bit watery to be honest. Moderate length. Alcohol sears away the finish! Water makes it quiet grassy. In conclusion – Lovely nose but the palate is a bit bland and doesn’t stand up to the alcohol.
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