Part of the Classic Malts Distillers Edition range from Diageo who own a large number of distilleries in Scotland (an around the world). This sample has been ‘double matured’ once in an unspecified wood for the bulk of maturation and then finished for a short period in ‘Old Muscat cask-wood’. The nose is quite delicate with warm brown sugar, antique cabinets (inside), orange, fruit cake, cocoa cola, and cold tea. Very pleasant however not a ‘big’ dram. Further wood aromas. The taste is quite woody and delicate, again not a big dram. One to savour. There is also light tobacco, leather and dried rich fruits (apricots, pears, raisins etcetera). The finish is once again delicate and rich. The finish does not swerve off in one direction, it’s a steady path featuring the characteristics previously described. Good balance between nose, taste and finish. The sweet cold tea returns and is quite pleasant. A slight hint of aspartame towards the very end.

£43 at The Whisky Exchange http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/

and C$85 in Canada

Score 82 points