Dalwhinnie – 36 Year Old 1966 Highland Single Malt, Cask Strength (47.2%)

This is a 36 year old Highland single malt from Dalwhinnie, distilled in 1966 and bottled by the distillery at a cask strength of 47.2% ABV. The release was limited to 1,500 bottles. The colour is amber. The nose starts a little yeasty, with plenty of oak, tannins and lactones, then moves to nutty, grassy and herbal notes with a hint of mashed potato. The palate is smooth and mellow, turning grassy and fruity with passion fruit and mango, then burnt caramel, tea and white pepper. It grows steadily oakier without becoming drying. The finish is long and somewhat grassy.