Glen Scotia Victoriana

As the bottle has opened up after 10 months I feel I need to raise the score . Slight edge over the 15 year old but I will need to do a side by side comparison.

Rich and malty with a caramel-spiced nose. Fruity and floral where orange notes stand out, milk chocolate, raisins, pepper-spice and a light hint of smoke. A surprisingly mellow dram, especially with the higher ABV. (AT)

Fresh and aromatic nose bringing to mind varnished oak, pine tree cones and a herbal mix of anise and mint. The deep charred cask finish is an inspired move; the dram is full bodied and rich on the palate. Orange jam, smoked meat and a strong allspice flavour will stay with you for the duration of the long and oily finish. Fresh mint and a hint of black pepper to cap it all off.