Glenmorangie Dr. Bill Lumsden X Azuma Makoto 23 year old, 46%

The nose is spellbinding, with scents of ferns unfurling in the forest, cantaloupe, tarragon, ripe stone fruits, nutmeg, cinnamon bark, and a hint of malty sourdough. The richness on the palate is exemplary, with sweet apricot syrup, citrus, red apple, dried fruits, honeycomb, and poached pears, with a bite of malted biscuits, hazelnut, and a hint of milk chocolate coating the mouth before a lingering citrus finish. Simply stunning.