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Braeval 2002 17 Years Old, The Distillery Reserve Collection

Braeval 2002 17 Years Old, The Distillery Reserve Collection, 56.4% abv

Floral, almonds, dry honey, herbs and vanilla on the nose. Dry smooth floral spicy mouthfeel. Lovely dry spices, honey, flowers, thick tangy notes on the palate. Everpresent spices and dry flowers on a medium long finish.

83
Benrinnes 1996 23 Years Old, Signatory Vintage, Cask 11715

Benrinnes 1996 23 Years Old, Signatory Vintage, Cask 11715, 52.6% abv

Floral, almonds, vanilla creams, spices and honey on the nose. Rich thick floral spices mouthfeel. Tingling soft dry flowers, orange peel, vanilla, bittersweet honey, citrus notes on the palate. Well balanced. Lovely fulsome floral spicy medium long finish.

89
Flor de Cana 30 Years Old

Flor de Cana 30 Years Old, 45% abv

Pineapple, mangos, warm vanilla custard, brown sugar and gentle oak notes on the nose. Luscious creamy tropical fruit mouthfeel. Soft papaya, dry pineapple, tropical fruit medley, tingling, luscious, complex palate. Long, rich complex finish.

90
Flor de Cana 25 Years Old

Flor de Cana 25 Years Old, 40% abv

Lightly toasted almonds, caramel, brown sugar, vanilla, cocoa and a hint of mint on the nose. Intense rich mouthfeel. Round, roasted almonds, luscious caramel, vanilla, brown sugar and sweet mahogany on the palate. Rich sweet nutty medium long finish.

87
Flor de Cana 18 Years Old

Flor de Cana 18 Years Old, 40% abv

Luscious dry pineapple, sweet oak, brown sugar and a whiff of smoke on the nose. Tingling tropical fruit mouthfeel. Tropical cabbage, rich skunky notes, smoke, tobacco and caramel on the palate. Sweet skunky light mint on a medium long finish.

73
Flor de Cana 15 Years Old, ECO

Flor de Cana 15 Years Old, ECO, 40% abv

Rich tropical fruit, caramel, toffee then a whiff of skunky aromas on the nose. Smooth butterscotch mouthfeel. Brown sugar, thick tropical fruit then floral notes on the palate. Light brown sugar and fruit on a medium finish.

77
Flor de Cana 12 Years Old

Flor de Cana 12 Years Old, 40% abv

Dry red fruit, vanilla, sweet oak, pineapple and banana on the nose. Sweet tingling caramel mouthfeel. Sweet, minor roughness, tropical oaky fruit on the palate. Smooth medium finish.

75
Tormore 1995 25 Years Old, XOP

Tormore 1995 25 Years Old, XOP, 51.1% abv

Dry sweet fruit, pineapple, lovely tropical and citrus aromas on the nose. Silky rich fruity mouthfeel. Velvety fruit, Manuka honey, pineapple, pink grapefruit, papaya, mangoes on the palate. Luscious tropical fruit on a medium long finish.

89
Rock Island Cask Strength

Rock Island Cask Strength, 54.6% abv

Warm fruit compote, vanilla custard, honey, candied peat and sea breeze on the nose. Gentle sweet peaty mouthfeel. White fruit, apples. pears, smoke, honey soaked peat on the palate. Lingering sweet peat on a medium long finish.

86
Port Dundas 2000 21 Years Old, XOP

Port Dundas 2000 21 Years Old, XOP, 57.5% abv

Sweet cereal, dry honey, cardboard, light corn, wheat and vanilla, whiff of oak on the nose. Fulsome dry floral mouthfeel. Light dry spices, flowers, silky smooth with raw grain notes on the palate. Fresh fruit, cereal on a medium long finish.

87