Longmorn 21 yo. Adelphi bottling, 55%

30 September

Malt and honey. Gentle, floral, dry on the palate. Fruitier and sweeter on the finish.

A good 'un.

Fettercairn 7 yo, peated 1/4 cask ?%

30 September

This was the 'mystery' malt in the White and Mackay tasting. It was also the last of seven in one sitting.

Sherry and peat- but the peat dominates. Smoky and smooth. A long finish, for the age. Interesting.

Isle of Jura 1993 Sherry JI finish. 54%

30 September

Nose: smoke, sherry and orange fight it out.
Mouth: complex. The fight continues.
Finish: some ginger and cloves enter the fray.

Complex and interesting, but hardly balanced.

Isle of Jura 21 year old. 43%

Spirity orange on the nose. Seaside salt/phenol comes through on the palate, though there's plenty of honey too. Slight harsh note on the finish.

Dalmore King Alexander III. 40%

30 September

Complex nose. Sherry, orange, oak, vanilla and honey. The sherry dominates the palate a little too much. Long, sweet and warming finish. Nice, but too sweet/sherried for me.

Dalmore Spey Dram. 40 %

30 September

Underwhelming nose- spirity. Clean orange and honey on the palate. Fruity. Short-ish finish, but overall, it's nice.

Balvenie Signature 12 yo, 40%

30 September

Much like the doublewood, but there's a bit more going on here.  Honey, vanilla, smooth oak, restrained sherry, but with more obvious spiciness. Very palatable, but fades quickly.