Glengoyne 14 Year Old 1999 Malts of Scotland

The 2013 Christmas release from Malts of Scotland also contained a new Glengoyne. MoS clearly has a soft spot for Glengoyne as they have already released more than 20 single casks, of which I have been able to try six. This single cask from 1999 yielded 247 bottles.

Wonderfully sweet and creamy nose. Cuberdons, yellow raisins, butterscotch and a basket full of nuts. Milk chocolate. Hint of leather. Baked apples. Make that apfelstrüdel. Rice pudding? Yes, this is bulls eye!

It is very cream and nicely warm on the palate, because of the spices. Again, pretty sweet. Stewed prunes, but also roasted chestnuts that give it a discrete bitter edge. A hint of rubber, but honey, sherry and pear syrup keep it on the straight path. No water needed.

The finish is long and honeysweet, allowing the spices the final word.

I was especially impressed with the nose. Just under 80 EUR.

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