This year's batch follows the same basic tenets of last year's previous two releases of Glen Ord and Clynelish but with some slight tweaks;

Surreptitious addition of 3% heavily peated Dalmore. The whisky was diluted over the course of 47 days. from 56.8% down to 44.9%. that's a reduction of 0.25% per day. Dilution takes place almost entirely within cask. it takes a few years to make a decent blend, why rush it in the final process?

Nose: peaches and cream and some coastal wet rocks. some kiwi and white pepper. Certainly some riesling coming through. putty.

Palate: very gentle texture on the palate, menacingly soft. a real thirst-quencher. mandarin-esque citrusy note with soft jelly baby pillows of icing sugar and gelatine. lots of minerality coming through.

Finish: Honeydew melon, waxy peaches, candle wax and slate.

1 x 70cl 44.9%ABV