They say you never forget your first.... cask strength whisky. And this was mine. At 60% ABV, the nose is dominated by alcohol and then hints of the sherry butts. Lots of fruity, classic Speyside notes. The taste neat is alcohol at first and then as that fades the sherry comes through, dried fruits, christmas cake are all there and then a long, very smooth finish. Like the Aberlour a'bunadh, the spirit dominates this, wood takes a back seat. With water (which I think this needs) some wood notes start to come through in a long dry, sherry finish. Did I mention the sherry?
