ABV: 48.1%
Age: 25 Years Old
Style: Single Malt
Country: Scotland
Region: Islands (Non Islay)
Overall
Score
9.0
Nose
Here the heather returns and the expense of the silkier honey. The peat also plays a big part, but fails to keep the emerging oak under a tight enough leash.
Palate
An unusually oaky dryness makes way for a steady build-up of sweetening honey. Still beautifully peated.
Finish
A much drier finish than the 18 Years Old but smouldering peat adds charm and stability. Some late honey gives a degree of complexity.
Comment
Still haven't come across a 25 Years Old which quite matches the 18 Years Old, but this is a lovely whisky nonetheless and holds its shape and character briliantly for such an old lady. Charming.
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