Glenesk – 38 Year Old 1984 Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice (70cl, 50.5%)

This is a 38 year old Highland single malt from Glenesk, a distillery that has since closed and been demolished. It was distilled in 1984 and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail in February 2023 for the Connoisseurs Choice range, at 50.5% in a 70cl bottle. The whisky matured in a refill sherry butt and was bottled as an edition of 103 bottles, presented in a wooden box. On the nose there are autumn spices, sultanas and woodland berries, with a fresh note of eucalyptus. The palate brings raspberries, redcurrants and dark chocolate, with soft toffee and orange peel. The finish is long, with roasted hazelnuts and ripe apples.