The creaminess persevered through to the palate and was joined by homely all-spice
honey and washing powder
Water opened up fresh apple and custard
Drinking tip: When you feel like making a flavour U-turn
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Cask No. 44.63 11 – 15 years The creaminess persevered through toCask No. 44. 63 Zesty, zingy and alive Speyside, Spey The nose was attractively light, citric and biscuity (vanilla, iced gems, crme Anglaise, cherry cola, stewed apricots); some panellists detected deeper notes of sawdust, pepper and earthy elements. With water it seemed even fresher, softer and sweeter almost floral now (rainbow drops, Dolly mixtures, lemon Edinburgh rock, honeycomb, pear orchards and grass). The palate core contained a pleasant