1990 Glen Garioch 23 Year Old Speyside First Cask

Colour: White wine.

Nose: Fresh butter and porridge and developing on meadow flowers plus various tiny phenolic/greasy notes that give it a funny Longrowy profile. We're talking hay

Mouth: Several kinds of oranges (blood, bitter...) and grassiness, not to mention these wee sooty/tarry notes that are so enjoyable. Touches of salt as well.

Finish: Long, with more bitter oranges, lemon, tonic water (or even Campari) and a lingering peatiness. When bitterness is wonderful.

Comments: big personality. It's challenging at times, but lovers of 'old sooty drams' should try this baby.