Glen Keith 'Adelphi' 1995 / 23 years old #8512 60.5% Glen Elgin with honeycomb

with honeycomb

The Arran distillery style is uncommon for the coastal isles of Scotland

along with vanilla and nuts

Unlike the more subdued 16 year old Lagavulin

this is a traditional Strathisla - mouth warming spice (black pepper

Glen Keith 'Adelphi' 1995 / 23 years old #8512 60.5% Glen Elgin with honeycombThis new single cask bottling from Adelphi comes from the little known Glen Keith distillery in Speyside. After maturing in a refill ex Bourbon barrel for 23 years, there are flavours of Madeira sponge fingers, custard creams, star anise and cloves, developing into white pepper, oat bars and liquorice. A bit of a hidden gem, Glen Keith's whisky rewards a bit of exploration and time, and at 60. 5% a bit of water can help draw out the more subtle