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This yr we’re getting seven releases in a sequence named Fade away (on the labels there are individuals that appear to merge with the background). There are additionally two releases which have an Underwater theme.
At this time we’re taking a look at a few of the older whiskies, from Auchentoshan, Glen Grant and Glenkinchie distilleries. Particularly this final one is a reputation you not often see from impartial bottlers.
Auchentoshan 25 yo 1999 (52,1%, The Whisky Company 2024, barrel, 149 btl.)
Nostril: plentiful inexperienced fruits and citrus zests. Lemon and lime peelings, citrus air freshener and contemporary linens. Then cider apples, refined hints of wildflowers and plenty of crushed mint leaves, perhaps even a bit of eucalyptus oil. Properly fragrant.
Mouth: clear and zesty once more. Loads of lemon peels, with grapefruit juice, together with hints of grass and white pepper. A vibrant sourness with a greener, flippantly bitter edge. Then hints of inexperienced malt, mild resinous touches and crystallized citrus fruits. The saltiness is kind of exceptional and strengthens the chisseled profile. Only a mild trace of (berry) sweet in the direction of the top.
End: fairly lengthy, nonetheless very citric and saline. On the greener facet of the fruit spectrum.
A really good Auchentoshan. It does have the everyday Lowlands citrus, together with the skinny texture and the pretty low complexity. Not my favorite fashion, however all good.
Glen Grant 26 yo 1998 (53,5%, The Whisky Company 2024, hogshead, 150 btl.)
Nostril: definitely fuller. Ripe pears, golden apple, greengages and carambola, in addition to some lemon / lime sweet and hints of barley syrup. Then a light-weight chalky contact, in addition to some pine forest notes. Mild vanilla within the background, together with hints of sourdough bread.
Mouth: a relatively excellent instance of what a bourbon cask can do. Actually vibrant, with yellow fruits, pears, peaches and lemon zest. Slightly grapefruit and inexperienced rhubarb. Then getting a bit of extra chalky once more, with a touch of contemporary malt and dough after some time. Hints of chamomile too.
End: lengthy, clear, with a touch of beeswax popping out, alongside citrus fruits and only a wee trace of cocoa.
A really exact Glen Grant, so not immensely advanced, however nonetheless a tad wider than the Auchentoshan as an example. One that’s all about pressure once more – a really pure textbook whisky. Rating: 90/100
Glenkinchie 16 yo 2008 (51,9%, The Whisky Company 2025, ex-sherry hogshead, 300 btl.)
Nostril: very nice. Hints of previous unique wooden, in addition to tobacco leaves and a few cigar bins. A really nice (European oak?) woodiness, together with oily notes. Then some syrupy fruits emerge, like raspberry and prune jam, together with cassis. There’s additionally a rummy observe
Mouth: nonetheless a outstanding woody observe, reminding me of some American whiskies. Then additionally espresso, cinnamon, clove oil, and hints of caramelized nuts. Some spherical fruitiness and sourish berries within the background, however the fruit has a tough time standing out. Allspice as nicely.
End: fairly lengthy, nonetheless wood-driven, with oriental spice and a little bit of caramel within the distance.
This Glenkinchie shows a really enticing oakiness, in my view, however this tends to wipe out the fragile profile of the Lowlands. The sherry is balanced although. General not a quite common profile for this distillery, however an fascinating bottling. Rating: 87/100
