
Harley Watson
May 26, 2026, 07:21:19
Poured a pale dram, full gold with coppery edges — proper depth. Nose has drifted past the raisin storm, no more raisins at all, just discreet whiffs of wisteria blossom poking through. A little tobacco leaf too, but it’s definitely sweet Sherry, PX-ed whisper. Richer cake spice, fruitcaky richness, but somehow grassier than the others… like a thin layer of figs and then bags and bags and bags of sultanas. Practically ultra-fortified Banyuls or Rivesaltes in a glass. Sip’s got quince jelly wobble and that mellow tobacco hum. Good maturity shows, mustn’t be very young. Same whisky as the 22, just with a longer finish this time — rather long. Good cuvée, this.