Cadenheads Authentic Collection, Bottled Autumn 2018, 228 Flaschen weltweit Nose: Oily and grassy, charcoal, soft briny notes, then custard creams and lime marmalade. Taste: Coal dust and hints of tarmac, grenadine, olive oil, shortbread and hazelnuts. Finish: Initially, soft and creamy, distant smoke, and becoming dryer and flinty.

Brennerei-Abf?llung ( Springbank Distillery )

Cadenheads Authentic Collection, Bottled Summer 2019, 150 Flaschen weltweit Nose: oily and sooty.  Some poached pear notes along with marzipan and new leather. Taste: Sweet and fruity with a dirty sooty side.  Wet ash with mango and lychee with a dollop of cream thrown in for good measure. Finish: Long, olive oil and wet ash with effervescent fruity outbursts. Take your time with this one its worth it.