Berry Bros. & Rudd Exceptional Casks (distilled at North British) 50 year old

Drawn from a pair of casks filled back in 1962 this brings out dried mango strips white chocolate melon honeysuckle and light vanilla with pepper and cumin around the fringes. Plenty to explore. Maple syrup flavors with plenty of thick tannins but its vitality is intact. Darker verging on bitter notes appear later on as it melds into rootsy funky territory with burnt butter deep vanilla treacle and spiced coffee. More wood with dry nuttiness on the finish. Leave off the water. £500