Millburn – 25 Year Old 1975 Rare Malts Selection Natural Cask Strength (70cl, 61.9%)

This is a 25 year old Highland single malt from Millburn, distilled in 1975 and bottled in 2001 at a cask strength of 61.9% ABV. It comes from the Rare Malts Selection, a series of single malts from working and closed distilleries that Diageo released between 1995 and 2005. The nose is raw, smoky, meaty and grassy, with mustard seed, ham and wet chalk. With water it turns waxy, with fir honey, vanilla pods and pollen. The palate is punchy and fruity, with tinned pineapple, orange and a slight waxiness, and water brings more sweetness, spice and salt. The finish is long, peppery and spicy, with a little resin.