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Claxton's Dumbarton 22 year old Bourbon Hogshead, 58.5%

Price: 182 Issue: Winter 2023 Reviewer: Jonny McCormick Category: Single Grain Scotch

Fragrant and floral aromas of lemon meringue pie, jasmine, ripening peach, banana and clementine peel, plus layers of lush citrus and tropical fruits. It’s pretty nippy at cask strength so water is advisable, but the combination of sweet lemon, vanilla, honey, Starbucks Refreshers, sherbet candy, baked apple, clove, and icing sugar makes this closed-distillery grain whisky a pleasantly sweet sip. (U.S. exclusive; 202 bottles)