Springbank ePower Fine Single Malt Whisky 15 Year Old, Sherry Cask, 1999, Best Dram, 43%

Mint sits alongside cured meat and iodine, then peaty smoke, prunes and walnuts. That savory, sherry-fruit contrast sounds intriguing, though the bold smoky side may take the lead.

Reviewed by orangepeel_socks

Nose

Cured meat, Clove, Mint, Iodine, Tinned prunes

Palate

Sooty kiln smoke, Tobacco leaves, Prunes, Walnuts, Figs, Demerara sugar, Cocoa powder, Smoked meats

Finish

Soot, Leather, Walnuts