1970s Old Smuggler Finest Scotch Arran

1970s Old Smuggler Finest Scotch ArranAn old bottle of blended whisky from Jas. and Geo. Stodart Ltd., Distillers, Dumbarton. In NO Original cardboard box. Nose: Aromas of apricot jam, blossom honey, and a hint of smoke. Palate: Slightly sour dried fruit, mainly apricot, with a touch of smoke reminiscent of Caol Ila. The taste can be compared to a white wine finish. Finish: Very short and dry, with white wine notes lingering in the mouth

from vines

This is bottle 232

hand-crafted tequila with an exceptionally smooth finish that you only get by triple distilling 100 percent blue agave

it's also quite good either chilled

Glen Turner 18 yo (40%

and subtle spices

Goes on with balsamico

the vines have a respectable average age of 50 years

with some nice smoke and bitter chocolate

Nose: As zesty and mineral as Rosebank could be

The depth of color hints at prolonged wood contact

Make a Red & Bonny by mixing the rum with Ginger Beer and a squeeze of lime