Glentauchers First Cask 25 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, Cask #1052, 1981, Direct Wines, 46%

maple lantern26 Aug

The nose brings citrus, sweet fruits and nuts, while the palate’s sweet malty edge gives this a clear point of appeal. The finish is the most persuasive detail: it’s described as good and long, with good mouth-feel, so the whisky’s appeal rests on a lingering close rather than a quick fade. This is a warmly positive combination, especially for someone who values a finish that lasts.

That sweet malty edge is the part that stands out to me, with citrus, sweet fruits and nuts adding a bit of contrast. The long finish and good mouth-feel make this sound like a nicely rounded Speyside single malt.

Sweet malt and fruit charm.

The bourbon cask is a helpful point of context for this 25-year-old single malt, while the described character stays focused on fruit, nuts and malt rather than making a specific cask-flavour claim. Citrus, sweet fruits and nuts give the nose some variety, followed by a sweet malty edge on the palate. The reported long finish and good mouth-feel make this sound nicely rounded. I find that clear, gentle progression appealing.

Citrus, sweet fruits and nuts lead into a sweet malty palate, which sounds more appealing to me than a smoke-led style. The long finish and good mouth-feel are a plus, though the notes give little detail beyond that.