So, a spirit. At 42 years old. Because it slipped below 40% and therefore cannot be called whisky. And yet, we’re reviewing it, since it’s not that often that we get things this old anymore.

There is no information on where this one comes from, in regard to the distillate, before someone starts typing ‘it’s from the Campbeltown Malts Festival’… There is information on the fact that it has been blended on the label, so at least we know that!

Sniff:
Raisin bread, sweet dough, dates. A hint of coffee and mole, oak (European?). A bit closed, but with quite some gentle aging.

Sip:
The palate is gentle with some baking spices. Almond flour, cinnamon and clove. Ground tree bark, sawdust. Raisins and dates in the background.

Swallow:
The finish is a bit thin, the same notes as before. Just all a bit diminished.

When I tried this I only knew the Whiskybase number, and therefore had no idea about the age or the very low ABV. It does show a bit in the nose. It’s diminished, and understated. It is, however, still a rather tasty thing to try, even though it feels a little bit muted.

I’m just not as big a fan as some others, as it seems.

86/100