Glentauchers 1997 22 Year Old Signatory for The Whisky Exchange

Billy Abbott, The Whisky Exchange

• Nose

  Thick orchard fruit, balancing sweet and sharp apple against rich stewed pear. Hints of custard tart, candied lemon and ripe mango develop, with dried papaya, sweet white grapes and plump sultanas following.

• Palate

  Soft and rounded. The fruit nose all rolls through into the palate, with the sharp apple and creamy pear leading. Hint of liquorice and sweet nutmeg spiciness build. Tropical fruit cordial pushes through the middle, surrounded by sweet puff pastry.

• Finish

  Custard tarts layered with tropical fruit to start. They fade to leave apple skin and a touch of damp oak.

• Comment

  Big and fruity, with a careful balance of orchard and tropical fruit backed up by gentle spice and pastry notes.