1973 Glenrothes 27 Year Old 43% Abv

Colour: Pale amber.

Nose: Very rounded, starting very nutty and malty, on some bold notes of walnuts and walnut liqueur (nusswasser), praline, baked pears topped with caramel. Gets then quite flowery (peonies), with also some fresh vanilla. A very nice nose, very ‘cosy’, very classical and perfectly balanced.

Mouth: Praline, fudge, caramel, honey… t it’s a very nice all-rounder, sweet but not sugary, oaky but not too tannic, starting on apricot jam, Mirabelle jam, apple pie, flower nectar, light ‘breakfast’ honey… Some quince jelly as well, the whole being nicely peppery. Hints of dried ginger and lots of vanilla, with a bit of Turkish delight. Excellent!

Medium long finish, on soft pepper and just a little nutmeg. Pure pleasure.