The Whisky Trail is a new range from Elixir Distillers . There are two series launched at the same time, one is called the Jazz series , the other Retro label , each which four whiskies.

While both include interesting whiskies, we’ll start with the (pricier) Jazz editions.

Invergordon 44 yo 1974 (47,6%, Elixir Distillers ‘The Whisky Trail Jazz series #2’ 2019, hogshead #0038, 168 btl.)

Nose: ripe bananas with vanilla sugar, plenty of grated coconut and hints of sour varnish, lime and candied orange that prevents it from being too sweet. Subtle hints of paint (fades away)...