Catto's Rare Old 5 year old Blend 750ml - 40% vol

Here are the tasting notes for the Catto's Rare Old 5 Year Old Blend, a collectible Scotch whisky from James Catto of Aberdeen:

Catto's Rare Old 5 Year Old Blend – Tasting Notes

Appearance: Golden honey

Nose: Fragrant and bright. Traces of fresh citrus and a top note of honey. Light vanilla, green apple, and subtle malt sweetness

Palate: Flavoursome and well-rounded. Notes of caramel, pear, and a touch of sherry. Smooth texture with hints of cinnamon spice, fresh-cut grass, and malt. Slight alcohol bite, softened with water

Finish: Medium length. Sweet and velvety with lingering cinnamon, pepper, and creamy caramel. Faint notes of baked apple, pickled pear, and oak spice

Production Notes
Age: 5 Years

ABV: 40%

Blend of unpeated Highland and Speyside malts with Lowland grain whisky

High malt content for a blend in this category

Bottled by James Catto & Co. Ltd., now under Inver House Distillers

This blend is often praised for punching above its weight in terms of flavor and complexity, especially given its modest age.