Strathisla-Glenlivet 19yo 1997/2017 (54.9%, Cadenhead Authentic Collection 175th Anniversary, Bourbon Hogshead, 214b): nose: lemon sorbet, crushed hazelnut, hazelnut paste, crushed grapes, tinned peaches. Mouth: mellow, slightly woody, with more tinned peaches. Finish: leaves, peaches, hazelnut. This is lovely! 8/10
Bladnoch 26yo 1990/2017 (49%, Cadenhead Authentic Collection 175th Anniversary, Bourbon Hogshead, 246b): nose: mineral, flinty, grassy too, with aromatic herbs and lemon peels. Mouth: creamy, here, with grapefruit yogurt. Finish: fruity and leafy, slightly acidic, creamy, with custard cream. Beautiful Lowlander. 8/10
Linkwood-Glenlivet 24yo 1992/2017 (54.9%, Cadenhead Authentic Collection 175th Anniversary, Bourbon Hogshead, 240b): nose: this smells like a red-wine matured whisky, strangely. Mouth: macerated fruit stones, and still that wine-y touch. Finish: dry, tannin-y, wine-y. This is decent, but not my style. 6/10
Glen Moray-Glenlivet 19yo 1998/2017 (50.5%, Cadenhead Authentic Collection 175th Anniversary, Bourbon Hogshead, 156b): nose: grassy, herbaceous, even (tarragon, sage), then shortbread makes an appearance. Mouth: soft and sweet. Finish: red fruit, not particularly ripe either, which means the finish displays a slight acidity that never becomes unpleasant. 8/10
Glenfarclas 28yo 1988/2017 (53%, Cadenhead Authentic Collection 175th Anniversary, Bourbon Hogshead, 210b): nose: red fruit in butter. Mouth: currants, unripe dark grapes. Finish: fruit, then an acidic or bitter touch that I do not particularly like. Shortbread ends up dominating the rest, which is more to my taste. Still a good Glenfarclas. 7/10
Tamnavulin-Glenlivet 25yo 1992/2017 (52.9%, Cadenhead Authentic Collection 175th Anniversary, Bourbon Hogshead, 216b): I am quite excited to try this one: I remember a few Tamnas that were very much my thing. Nose: rather woody and spicy -- pepper and ginger, also bay leaves. Mouth: honeyed, of course, but still quite peppery and gingery. Finish: long and warming, akin to peppery mead. A tad disappointed, after the latest few Tamnavulin that Cadenhead bottled: this is much more woody. That does not make it bad, of course. 7/10
Miltonduff-Glenlivet 38yo 1978/2017 (46.5%, Cadenhead Authentic Collection 175th Anniversary, Bourbon Hogshead, 180b): nose: honey, candyfloss, crushed apple. Mouth: it flows like water, soft and delicate, yet noble and quietly assertive. Finish: soft, full of berries and gently acidic. 9/10
Bruichladdich 23yo 1993/2017 (47%, Cadenhead Authentic Collection 175th Anniversary, Bourbon Hogshead, 228b): nose: candyfloss here too, sugary seaspray, then the alcohol does all the talking. Mouth: soft and fluffy, yet also slightly drying. Finish: bitter, it has bay leaves and Petit Beurre biscuits. 6/10
Glen Grant-Glenlivet 31yo 1985/2017 (44.8%, Cadenhead Authentic Collection 175th Anniversary, Butt, 312b): nose: ginger bread, teriyaki sauce. Mouth: this rolls on the tongue, soft, voluptuous, with marinated, raw meat. Finish: chocolate coulis on crushed strawberries. Wonderful sherry maturation, this. 8/10
The observing reader will notice Ledaig is now classed as a Highland whisky |
The Antiquary (40%, J & W Hardie Ltd, b.1980s): nose: chocolate in brine -- lots of brine. Mouth: perfect balance at 40% and, quite impressively, it holds itself together, despite coming after the 60+% Ledaig. Finish: good mix of fruit and old-school smoke. very good old blend. 7/10 (Thanks SW)
Time to clear the space. Good session with lots of mindless fun.
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