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The Exclusive Malts (distilled at Strathclyde) 26 year old 1988 (cask #62016), 55.1%

Price: 180 Issue: Summer 2015 Reviewer: Geoffrey Kleinman Category: Single Grain Scotch

An uncommon 26 year Lowland single grain whisky made from wheat and aged in refill bourbon casks. Oak is quite present on the nose, but it's not alone: there's also bright citrus, pine, and white cake. The opening is softer with vanilla and apricot, but it's only a brief respite before a very spicy mid-palate focused around oak and white pepper. There is a fair amount of fire from the alcohol, which drives a very spicy and dry finish. (U.S. only)