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15 years old; Refill ex-bourbon hogshead; 62.3%; Highland
The Panel, emulsion-loaded paint brush in-hand, ambled along a wet gravel path, past hedgerows laden with exploding berries, pears and red grapes. To taste, this dram gave sandalwood and honey upfront, joined by apricot, thick-cut marmalade and rye bread.
Water reinforced all of the above and chose to serve the lot to our noses atop a piece of buttered toast with a side of breakfast cereal. The palate was enhanced now with bubble gum, ginger, figs and vanilla toffees.