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Cameronbridge 1991 25 Year (The Exclusive Grains)
Single Grain — Lowlands, Scotland
Reviewed
October 2, 2018 (edited October 26, 2018)
You know that perfumey scent that's hard to place? The one that's a little floral, but also vanilla-esque, and a little woody, and a bit spicy, with a hint of rubber? I had to go look it up - it's ylang ylang, and it's what I got on the nose right away here. Those notes, plus the initial burst of hot alcohol, immediately reminded me of perfume, and a quick Google search later, I was able to confirm that - yes - ylang ylang was the obscure tasting note I was looking for.
The palate is about as complex as a grain whisky is going to get, which is to say not very, but the notes that are there - vanilla, treacle, shortbread, baking spice, a hint of something floral off in the distance - are strong, flavorful, and hang together nicely. I was expecting the palate to come across as really hot based off the nose, but while there's certainly a little bit of nip to it, this is overall a pretty smooth, well-integrated dram with about as long of a finish as I would expect from a single grain. If this were priced at, say, $50/bottle, I'd keep it on hand permanently for those times where "simple, but good" is what the occasion calls for. Thanks, @PBMichiganWolverine, for sharing!
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