This dram has an amber color and it feels and looms like a light body whisky. For this to be a 15 years old finished on PX cask, its too light on the eyes. Given the ABV is 40%, the addition of water reduced the whisky to a color and viscosity that doesn’t tell the full story.
On the nose - A mix of apple pie, honey, dry fruits and a bit of tobacco. It’s a bit smoky, but overwhelmed by sherry notes that brings it to the tobacco note.
On the palate - it could have a lot of potential on a higher ABV. 40% is too low to manifest all that you get on the nose. It’s a bit smokey, a bit sweet, hints of sherry and cinnamon comes in the end. But it’s a pity that it’s so light on ABV. The flavors disappear really fast.
Scotch brands are losing big by bottling above 12 years with such a low ABV. They will lose space to new distilleries bring bottles above 45%.
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