Lochside 37 Year Old, Sherry Cask, 1981, The Auld Alliance, 48.6%

I like the contrast in the notes: grapefruit and IPA-like hops on the palate, followed by raisiny sherry and a coffee-and-walnut aftertaste. The 48.6% ABV gives a clear strength reference without needing to be the whole story.

Reviewed by raincheck compass

Nose

Struck matches, Gas, Black truffles, Stewed cabbage, Pink grapefruits, Maracuja

Palate

Grapefruits, Hops (IPA), Pink pepper, Plain and pure grapefruit juice, Raisiny notes, White grapes

Finish

Medium, Fresh, A little coffee, Walnuts in the aftertaste, Sherry having the last word