Lowland 13 Year Old 2007 Reserve Cask (SMOS) Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml (ABV 48%)

Elixir Distillers is an independent bottler that released The Single Malts of Scotland range in 2002. This range consists of vintage single malt Scotch whiskies selected for their individual quality and character. Along with the classic single cask collection, the range includes the Director's Special series personally selected by Sukhinder Singh, as well as two small-batch collections: the accessible Reserve Casks and the more mature Marriage of Casks.

A small batch of two ex-bourbon and one ex-sherry hogsheads from a Lowland distillery was used to create this single malt, distilled in 2007 and aged for more than 13 years.

Nose - Initially sharp, with notes of grapefruit pith, softening out with a drop of water into aromas of juicy raisins and grape bubble gum. A slightly fresh and flinty quality, reminiscent of river rock pools, appears to add a characterful edge.

Palate - A glass of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice initially, followed by flaky, buttery short crust pastry. This proceeds into intense, rich burnt caramel notes - like that of a treacle cake left a little too long in the oven.

Finish - A tanginess rests on, like that of concentrated lemon juice.