Cask No. 44.169 Speyside mirabelle eau de vie and

mirabelle eau de vie and toasted fennel seeds

dried mixed fruits

Introducing water generated more sweetness and a distinct salinity on the nose

This duo will make for a delightful discovery over the summer months

Cask No. 44.169 Speyside mirabelle eau de vie andRaisins and burnt ends soaked in clarified butter. Joined by crushed barley and sugared almonds, this dram's opening salvo was sublime. On the palate we found grape juice and espresso poured over malt loaf, topped with black cherry jam and sweet cinnamon. Water delivered French toast in a cigar box, drizzled with sesame oil. The finish was battenberg cake dunked in dark chocolate, with a side of lemon sherbet sweeties. After 17 years in an ex bourbon