Fettercairn 2008 10 Year Clan Denny (Douglas McGibbon)

Color: Dandelion wine. Nose: Cereal malt and a juicy lemon zest. Citrus notes give way to grass and a little light buttered toast. Palate: Mild nuttiness, like lightly roasted cashews, with a continuation of the citrus notes. Faint powdered cocoa and marzipan. Finish: Short and shallow - would like to try this at full strength. Nonetheless, pleasant floral tang and bready sweetness. Diluted: Nose is sweeter and fruitier, with banana and honeycomb. Palate holds the honey with a light dusting of mandarin shavings, though the finish remains a little disappointing.

Pungent, industrial vanilla, floral honeydew, apples, grappa, and parmesan rind nose. Palate is drying but with creamy vanilla, honeydew rind, and burnt toast. Finishes medium-light. White pepper, parsnips, and champagne notes. The nose is dynamic, but the palate falls off to more subtle notes. Perhaps more abv would benefit it. However, it's still a great pour for those who love the Fettercairn house style.