2006 Claxton's Warehouse No.8 Cameronbridge 15 Year Old Cask Strength Single Grain Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Looks, smells and tastes more like a single malt, or perhaps, well-sherried Irish Pot Still. The give-away is the advanced colour, the result of a spell in an Oloroso sherry octave. The nose starts off creamy and soft followed by sweet leather, hints of hazelnuts and grilled pineapple. Equally intriguing on the palate: A big, booming, malt-like dram with a zap of spices; Nutty oloroso rallies at the finish followed by fruity dark chocolate, pipe tobacco and new leather. Quite a statement for a humble grain. Just 43 bottles were filled! 48.3% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.