Mackinlay's Shackleton Rare Old Highland Malt

Nose: Very sharp and stays that way quite a long time. Delicate fruits with vibrant and very dry oak and ginger. Fruits turn into berries with a fresh, salty air breeze on the back. Taste: Dryness is strong again, with some sugary notes. Dry and bitter lingonberries along with sweet marmalade and cinnamon. Wee smoke in the background... Finish: Remains dry and sweet. Bit of spices as well but the finish is way too quick. Balance: Little bit of complexity and some lack of aftertaste. Surprisingly good, having some character even though it's a vatted malt of 10 different distilleries. A whisky journey with force, even for skeptics.

Wow! No wonder Shackleton ordered 45 cases for his journey. Extremely well balaced with a hint of smoke and cinnamon. Worth the splurge!

Have both The Discovery and The Journey

So uniquely interesting that I'd drink it no matter how it tasted. That said, it's pretty damn good. Lighter than you'd expect, with some subtle peat. Definitely worth a taste if you like interesting booze.