GLENBURGIE 28 ans 1994 New Vibrations Gordon & Macphail

Nose : Full, powerful. At once fruity (pineapple, pear), spicy (clove, ginger), herbal (lucerne, cut hay) and vanilla, the first nose is impressively complex. Allowed to breathe, wildflower fragrances (dandelion, daisy) bring lots of freshness to the now more medicinal aroma palette (ointment).

Appearance : Or soutenu.

Palate : Lively, elegant. The very fruity (banana, Mirabelle plum), menthol and lemony attack is extremely energetic. The syrupy mid-palate is marked by notes of very sweet white grapes. The impressively long palate becomes increasingly herbal (thyme, oregano) and spicy (saffron).

Overall : Invigorating and rich. At the start of the finish, a pleasant malty bitterness accompanies flavours of liquorice and ripe fruit (white currant, Louise Bonne pear). In the after-taste, notes of tobacco, candied lemon and vanilla appear together in perfect harmony.