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alc./vol: 51.4%
Proof: 102.8°
Vintage: 1988
Aged: 25 years
Product of:
United Kingdom
One of Diageo’s 2014 Special Releases, the first since a 21 year old in 2010. Aged in American oak refill casks with new ends. A release of 3,372 individually numbered bottles (RRP £299).
Review and Tasting
Sampled on 11/09/2014
Appearance:
Clear, golden amber.
Aroma:
Floral heather with buttery toffee, popcorn/toasted cereal/dried banana, piney wood and red apple. Briney nutty notes emerge with water. Wonderful.
Taste:
Pencil shavings, vanilla, heather honey and brazil nuts. Water opens up wonderfully with elegant oak, cocoa, marmalade fruit and balanced spice.
Aftertaste:
Vanilla and mandarin fruit with drying oaky tannins and nuttiness.
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Product Information
Closure: Natural cork stopper
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