Cragganmore 12 Year Old Speyside (40%, OB, +/-1987, 70cl)

Colour: Gold 

Nose: Complex,, with more honey, smoke, new leather and these rather wonderful floral notes (and pollen plus nectar).

Mouth: Excellent, very honeyed, spicy and even meaty, really full-bodied. Reminds me of the best meads. Notes of cappuccino and quinces. Yes, a drop of quince eau-de-vie in a good coffee. 

Finish: Fairly long, rounded but not dull at all. Honey, coffee, orange liqueur and liquorice. Comments: An excellent dram