Apologies this is slightly out of order. Forgot these great drams from The Mash Tun in Tokyo.
44 – Carsebridge 1973 Thompson Brothers 45 Years Old 53.5%
Nose: Chocolate, maple syrup, apple sauce, woody, shaving cream, caramel, toffee
Palate: Super creamy, melted butter, toffee sauce, spice biscuits,
Finish: metallic, pepper, raspberry lollies
*****
45 – Springbank 11 Refill Sauternes 2019 (Japanese exclusive)
Nose: Caramel, coal, pear blossom, peach, honey, funky springbank
Palate: Honey, pear, coal, peanuts, wet rocks, melon
Finish: Honey, pear, leathery, charcoal
****
46 – Littlemill 1991 Cadenhead 175th anniversary bourbon barrel 52.6%
Nose: Green apple skins cooked in butter, bakery goods, marzipan, bone marrow,
Palate: Melon, chocolate, grape vines, mace and slight honey, super fruity, cream, feijoa
Finish: grass, tropical fruits, coffee and grapes, mandarin, butter and cream
****
47 – Glenlossie 1992 for Filmnik selected by The Mash Tun cask #3502
Nose: Hot buttered toast, cream, lemon grass, cinnamon, lemon zest
Palate: Apricot, peaches, toast, liquorice, salted lemons, great clear sugars
Finish: So fruity still, salt,sulphur, fennel seed
****