The Exceptional Blend by Sutcliffe & Son, 1 st Edition 43%
North British, Strathclyde, Cameronbridge grain with Glenfarclas, Ben Nevis, Balvenie, Kininivie, Glenfiddich, Allt-A-Bhannie, Aucroisk, Glenallachie, Westport (Glenmorangie), Speyside and Macallan malts.
Blended and married in first fill Oloroso butts
Btl: 2016/ Tasted: maj 2016
The nose is mellow and luscious, lightly honeyed apricot and barley is speckled with hints of coriander, cumin and rye-like herbal sherry notes. A touch of gentle peat emerges along with a touch of vanilla, white fruit, greengage and creamy oak and later hints of mature grain.
The palate opens with the nippy grain, followed...
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