A fresh and full-bodied palate
summer coastal notes of gentle iodine and dried seaweed with charred wood and vanilla add to the richness of the nose
Palate: The tropical fruits become more stewed
cedar sheets with dried fruits like raisins
the candied orange is joined by soft creamy lemon drizzle cake hints of soft rich toffee
Speyside 17 Year Old (Glen Elgin) 2006 Thompson Bros 54.4% 70cl Unpeated A fresh and full-bodied palateActually from two sister hogsheads distilled in May 2006, they were married and bottled at a natural strength of 54. 4%. Official tasting notes: Nose: Autumnal orchard fruits; red apple, pear, plum and quince. Rooibos tea, redcurrants, jellied fruits, apricot jam and Dundee marmalade. Palate: Initially quite dry with walnuts, fino, amontillado and cranberries. More Rooibos, currants, sultans, cinnamon and orange oil. Finish: dry with plenty of