Glenlossie – 10 Year Old Flora & Fauna (70cl, 43%)

Glenlossie 10 Year Old is a Speyside single malt from the Flora & Fauna series, in a 70cl bottle at 43%. The series has carried labels with animal and plant motifs since 1990, and gives Glenlossie a release of its own, since much of the distillery's output goes into Diageo blends. It is described as fresh and grassy, with floral and herbal tones, a fruity sweetness and a fairly dry, malty finish. Smoke is only a faint hint and shows mainly when water is added. The nose starts winey, with light biscuit, fresh plums, kiwi and pear drops. The palate is sweet and balanced with pleasant acidity and a medium body. The finish is dry, with a little chocolate and a light malty aftertaste.