Gordon & MacPhail Glenturret 18 Year Old 2007 (Batch 25/039) - 59.8%
This Highland whisky was distilled in 2007 followed by a full 18 year maturation in a first-fill sherry hogshead. Part of the Connoisseur’s Choice range, bottled at cask strength with natural colour, no chill filtration and limited to an outturn of 320 bottles. Tasting notes Appearance: New gold, forms a thick line which falls as slow, thick legs Nose: Dried fruit, a touch of saltiness and mild mustiness Palate: Malted milk biscuits, dried fruit, dunnage funk, orange zest and chilli heat. A few drops of water reduces the heat and brings more dried fruit Finish: Dried fruit, tannic oak astringency and chilli heat Summary: It’s an interesting whisky with a great nose and a definite feeling of age. Despite the full maturation in a first-fill sherry cask it doesn’t really fit in the ‘sherry bomb’ category, even though the cask influence certainly makes its presence felt. There’s a lot to commend but the heftiness of the spice makes it a challenging dram. For me, this is a whisky that needs...
