Once in a while I try to have a taste of some familiar stuff, such as bottles from the "Classic Malts"-range from Diageo, or even a Laphroaig, Glenmorangie or Glenfarclas 10. I find it rewarding to keep my reference points to more recent batches. Remember, the 12yo HP from 1998 was sure a bit different than the latest release, I can assure you. This one is marked with the rather bold statement "An elegant sophisticated speyside with the most complex aroma of any malt". Poor linguistics aside, I don't think that statement is objectively true. The color is nutty golden. It smells malty, oak zest, coriander, walnuts, parmesan, caramel, sweetness of roasted almonds, rather fruity, some mango and kiwis, clean. The taste is light and fruity, pears, kiwis, honey melon, coconut juice, light citric with a clean fruity speyside-style. But, its not very complex. Are Diageo having a go at us? The finish is peppery, malty, with some coffee and vanilla in the background.
It works, for what its worth, as a precise representation of its region: 6
Next tasting: Cragganmore Distillery
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