The Society's Special Highland Blend 1960s Bottling

This is a blended Scotch whisky, The Society's Special Highland Blend, produced in the 1960s. It dates from before The Wine Society had to change the name of the blend, because it was not made entirely from Highland whiskies. Its colour is very light, like a golden Sauternes. The nose is light, with lemon zest, grass, peat and saltwater spray, and wisps of smoke that are never overpowering. The palate is lightly savoury, with peat and hints of rosewater. It is neither sweet nor rich, and the flavours are clean. The finish brings gooseberries and a burst of flowers at the very end.