This 1990 Vintage sample set features three fantastic drams from Rosebank, Bunnahabhain and Balblair. Each dram is 30ml (3cl).
The following whiskies are features in this sample box:
Rosebank 1990 Vintage, 18 Year Old Douglas Laing Old Malt Cask (50%)
This is a single cask Rosebank 1990 Vintage that spent 18 years maturing in a refill butt (cask no. 4655) before being bottled in 2008 by Douglas Laing as part of the Old Malt Cask range.
Like almost all Old Malt Cask releases this was bottled at 50% abv – or as Douglas Laing describes it, The Golden Strength.
This was distilled in February 1990 and bottled in September 2008.
Our Tasting Notes:
Nose: Rich bouquet. Lychee. Concorde pear skins. Jasmine. Mahogany flooring. Icing sugar. Subtle crushed mint.
Palate: Prominent floral notes continue. Lavender oil. Sweet apples. Almond croissant. Pine nuts. Leafy. Malt loaf.
Finish: Dry ginger. Bitter lemons. Cardamon. Fading liquorice.
Bunnahabhain 1990, 10 Year Old Douglas McGibbon Provenance (43%)
This is a Bunnahabahain 1990 Vintage, 10 Year Old single malt whisky that was bottled by Douglas McGibbon as part of their Provenance range.
Distilled in Spring 1990 this was matured for 10 years before being bottled in Winter 2000.
The whisky was bottled at 43%.
Our Tasting Notes:
Nose: Cashews. Salted plums. Lemon water. Green leaves. Wet turf.
Palate: Rum & raisin fudge. Tobacco. Leather. Brown banana skins. Wood spice.
Finish: Dark chocolate. Prunes. Cloves. Ash.
Balblair 1990 Vintage, bottled 2011 (46%)
This is a Balblair 1990 Vintage that was bottled in 2011 exclusively for the travel retail market.
The whisky was bottled at 46%.
Our Tasting Notes:
Nose: Greengages. Sugar puffs. Cinnamon. Wood sap. Toasted pine nuts. Green chilis.
Palate: Orange peels. Sandalwood. Chestnuts.Fiery ginger. Vanilla pods.
Finish: Sweet, bruised apples. Digestive biscuits. Light peppermint note to finish.
This 1990 Vintage sample set features three fantastic drams from Rosebank, Bunnahabhain and Balblair. Each dram is 30ml (3cl).
The following whiskies are features in this sample box:
Rosebank 1990 Vintage, 18 Year Old Douglas Laing Old Malt Cask (50%)
This is a single cask Rosebank 1990 Vintage that spent 18 years maturing in a refill butt (cask no. 4655) before being bottled in 2008 by Douglas Laing as part of the Old Malt Cask range.
Like almost all Old Malt Cask releases this was bottled at 50% abv – or as Douglas Laing describes it, The Golden Strength.
This was distilled in February 1990 and bottled in September 2008.
Our Tasting Notes:
Nose: Rich bouquet. Lychee. Concorde pear skins. Jasmine. Mahogany flooring. Icing sugar. Subtle crushed mint.
Palate: Prominent floral notes continue. Lavender oil. Sweet apples. Almond croissant. Pine nuts. Leafy. Malt loaf.
Finish: Dry ginger. Bitter lemons. Cardamon. Fading liquorice.
Bunnahabhain 1990, 10 Year Old Douglas McGibbon Provenance (43%)
This is a Bunnahabahain 1990 Vintage, 10 Year Old single malt whisky that was bottled by Douglas McGibbon as part of their Provenance range.
Distilled in Spring 1990 this was matured for 10 years before being bottled in Winter 2000.
The whisky was bottled at 43%.
Our Tasting Notes:
Nose: Cashews. Salted plums. Lemon water. Green leaves. Wet turf.
Palate: Rum & raisin fudge. Tobacco. Leather. Brown banana skins. Wood spice.
Finish: Dark chocolate. Prunes. Cloves. Ash.
Balblair 1990 Vintage, bottled 2011 (46%)
This is a Balblair 1990 Vintage that was bottled in 2011 exclusively for the travel retail market.
The whisky was bottled at 46%.
Our Tasting Notes:
Nose: Greengages. Sugar puffs. Cinnamon. Wood sap. Toasted pine nuts. Green chilis.
Palate: Orange peels. Sandalwood. Chestnuts.Fiery ginger. Vanilla pods.
Finish: Sweet, bruised apples. Digestive biscuits. Light peppermint note to finish.
