With it being Easter Sunday and still having some time until the turkey is ready, I figured it would be time to tuck in and review this CS Speycide. Specifically this is batch 68 and was bottled a little higher at 61.5% ABV. Before even bringing the glass to the nose the sherry is evident in the dark amber, almost red color. Once at the nose the Oloroso continues with stewed fruit and raisins. Behind that there are waxy almonds, not sweet enough to be marzipan but trying to get there. Bitter chocolate is way at the back and then an ethanol hit forces you to reset and try again. Palate is actually quite interesting in both flavour and texture. The sip starts off thinner then expected, with more dark raisins and prunes kicking off with some dark fruity funk. But the initial thinness quickly coats and then almost coagulates into a very oily and long lasting mouthfeel. Now that you are making that motion with your mouth that people without teeth seem to make by chewing on nothing, the malted barley shows up and stays for a while, supported by just the lightest bit of baking spice and pepper. Finish is medium long, with that sherry coming back for a 3rd appearance, with just the right amount of warmth. Come to think of it I’ve had 2 drams while writing this and forgot it was a 61.5.. mild enough to get you in trouble. Overall, a wonderful whisky. If someone asks for a quintessential example of what sherry can do to a pour, recommend this. Funky, rich, oily and delicious....time for one more before that oven timer goes off.