This version of the Speyside malt was distilled in 1996 and bottled by Douglas McGibbon & Co from one refill hogshead as part of their Provenance range.
Douglas McGibbon and Co.
Douglas McGibbon and Co. are the Glasgow based sister company of Douglas Laing & Co. They are independent bottlers and blenders headed by brothers, Fred and Stewart Laing. The 'Provenance' collection bottled under the label ‘The McGibbons’ highlights the particular distillation of the seasons through Spring/Summer/ Autumn/Winter.
Appearance
Light honey gold.
Nose
The nose is fresh, clean and vibrant with suggestions of citrus and cut grass.
Palate
On the palate it is initially lightly sweet developing to a demerara style being grassy, oaky and honeyed.
Finish
Finish runs barleyed and spiced, still sweetly honey and sugary.