Speyburn 15 Year

Sour apple, big honey, alcohol and oak on the nose. Assertive fruit and floral on the palate with a long and pleasantly astringent finish. Softens nicely with a few drops of water. Not necessarily easy, but worth the effort.

Chocolate, caramel, and baking spice on the nose. Smooth, slight burn on the medium finish. I picked up some smoke, wood, and banana.

Nose: fruits (citrus) and warming spices. Bit of ethanol. Floral. Palate: starts friendly, sweet and spicy, after that it is pungent. Finish: long, oaky, bitter. Very oaky. Too much for my taste, and not getting better during next sips. Water makes it more creamy, but still too much dryness.