Speyside Distillery 21 Year Old The Legendary Harvey Brothers 54.2% ABV

A well-aged Speyside Distillery bottling here, celebrating the Harvey Brothers who founded the whisky maker. Independently bottled by Brave New Spirits as part of its Cask Noir series, this release was distilled in December 2000 and matured in a single Bourbon barrel. No chill-filtration or added colour here. The Cask Noir labels evoke movie posters of old – as distinct and striking as the drams themselves.

Nose: Aromatic and sweet, there’s peppery vanilla, dried citrus peel and a floral note in with a rich butterscotch character.

Palate: The florals continue with added cherry blossom, and gentle cinnamon spice adds dimension to brown sugar cubes. There’s a oaky toastiness, too.

Finish: Medium length, with more sweet spices adding a drier element.