This single grain expression from Strathclyde distillery in the Lowlands has been matured for nine years in an ex red wine hogshead. This expression is a textbook example of a single grain whisky. Sweet solventy aromas rush out of the glass, alongside an aldehylic burst of toasted coconut, battenburg cake alongside floral perfumy notes. The palate is vibrant and full of vigour, with slivered almonds, marzipan and cherry bakewells coating the palate, followed by cask forward notes of raisins, apricots and cranberries. Touches of pepper and demerara sugar linger on through the finish.
