Rosebank 21 Year Old 1990 Murray McDavid Mission Gold

Murray McDavid is an independent bottler that often experiments with wine casks (their former link to Bruichladdich undoubtedly has something to do with that). Today I am trying a Rosebank from their Mission Gold series, 21 years old and matured solely on a bourbon cask.

The nose is typical Rosebank: creamy vanilla, loads of citrus, Granny Smith apples, a bit malty and floral. It also shows a nice hint of toasted oak and some pepper.

Creamy on the palate too. And fiery without becoming too spicy. Apples again, skin included, some rosewater and a hint of butterscotch. Add water? No need.

The finish is long on vanilla, white fruit and at last a pinch of chili peppers.

This is a textbook aperitif malt with class. Classic Rosebank never fails. Around 120 EUR but hard to find these days.

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