Highland Laird Williamson 2006 (8 year old) 46%
Bourbon/ Dist: 2006 Btl: 2015/ Tasted: Aug 2015
Named after a remarkable woman called Bessie Williamson, who became the manager of a certain Islay distillery when it was un-mothballed after the end of WWII.
The nose is very buttery and oaky with plenty of sweet and herbal peat. The oak calms down with time and an almost Tequila-esque pulped white fruit note becomes apparent along with hints of rhubarb, manure, cut grass and a faint whiff of aniseed and biscuity spirit notes.
The palate is full and biscuity with malt and plenty...
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