The Craigellachie 23 Years is part of the 2014 core range makeover (see my post on the Craigellachie 17 Years ). It was the oldest expression until the long overdue 31 Years came out recently.

Craigellachie 23 yo (46%, OB 2014)

Nose: a bit funky unique, very fatty and old-style. Buttercups and other meadow flowers, hints of honey and subtle fruits like melons, kiwi and overripe pineapple. Brass polish. Hints of tobacco. Toasted oak. Seems like a 1970s distillate, not 1990s – very good. Mouth: again very oily, with hints of waxed papers, wet oak as well as...