When I first started drinking whisky I used to think that these 30yo OBs were the pinnacle of single malt, funny seeing how many IB 3x and 4x whiskies I have drank before bottles like these. One of those whiskies where the nose is actually disappointing compares to the taste & finish. While the whisky itself is not inherently bad, the price point due to being an OB makes it less appealing compared to a comparable IB for 30-50% less of the price
Nose
Very dense & intense & slightly hot nose, fresh summer fruits, berries, hint of tobacco
Body
Typical sweet sherry, fruity, fresh, slightly bitter & oaky but not tannic & unpleasant, bitter oranges, some herbal earl grey tea, creamy milk chocolate, sweet dates and raisins
Finish
The bitterness lingers during the finish, slightly spicy, the finish is longer than I would expect from the ABV