Scotland, September 2017. Distillery tasting. Whisky #15. Nose: Initially floral and pine resin. Later woody vanilla, caramel and brine. Palate: Dry spicy arrival, then developing woody, sherry and raisin notes. Toasted grain and brown bread. Finish: Long and quite dry. Brine and bitter orange at the conclusion, with a little dark chocolate. Water softens the nose and the sharp pine resin aroma changes to dusky oak. A little sweetness comes out in the palate which is nice, but it also introduces some sourness into the finish and it remains very dry in overall character. It's an OK whisky, but my least favourite of their expressions - it’s just not up there with the very nice 15 year old or the lovely Victoriana and isn't great value at the price. “Average” : 77/100 (2.5 stars)