(Good Spirits Co. Glasgow – Virtual Premium Whisky Tasting, 19 November 2021). Nose: Cedar & sandalwood, floral, perfumed, white wine, pears, citrus Palate: Orange, sweet summer fruit, gristy. Warm and rich. Finish: Medium long finish. Warming, light baking spices, sweet/candied orange. Wood, leather and cigars, making for a funky aftertaste. This is a hugely fruity and woody dram. There are notes of honey and leather on the aftertaste, but overall this is all about the rich fruit. A decadent dram. 1 of 3,060 bottles Full maturation in casks from the Argonne Forest in the north-east of France. Previously used to mature still wines from a winemaker based near the village of Ay. Came first out of the six drams, with 32% of the final vote for favourite of the night. 86% of those present said they enjoyed the whisky.