Glen Scotia Double Cask Single Malt

Late night in Rejkjavik. Mellow easy drinking Salty, gamey, soft sweetness at end

Found this note recently left over from our trip to western Scotland last September. Only took notes of whiskies that left an impression, and apparently this one did. This 46% NAS double cask is aged in first-fill bourbon before spending its final year PX sherry casks. I do remember the night I drank this, but the memory is faint other than the following: Unique and elegant complex nose (spicy bourbon & fruity sherry) Dry, peppery palate w/ vanilla, fruits, & nuts. Allspice Smooth & dry fruity finish 4 stars

Falling back to daily routine, a Friday evening finds me back to tasting this sample provided by @PBMichiganWolverine. Let’s give it a go. A sweet and fruity nose of vanilla, Creme brûlée and green apples. A slight brininess floats above. The nose takes time to open. The sticky sweetness becomes and darker fruits notes come more forward. The nose is quite delightful. A thin body brings a bourbon-esque vanilla sweetness arrives, but it quickly fades as the glimpse of sweetness turns to a strong cracked pepper spiciness. A woodiness quality comes through as it the palate draws towards the finish along with some orange zest. The finish is spicy and bitter. Drying, that finally leaves a Burnt toast flavor. An inviting, robust, promising nose gives way to a flat and uninspiring palate which fails to deliver that promise. [82/100][Tasted: 1/18/19]

Pedro Ximenez, quite sweet and oily