Pittyvaich 1989 25 Year (2015 Special Release)

And counting down on my last few samples of closed distilleries. Rosebank, Port Dundas, Carsebridge, Glenesk and then that's all I can get my hands on at a not stupid price. I have seen a few more whole bottlings in the wild starting at $1000USD including Banff, Mosstowie but sadly the only few samples I've seen are stupidly expensive..generally$60 to $100USD even before you even add shipping taxes etc. There were still around 20 distilleries closed in the 1970's and the 1980's massacre i never got to try but c'est la vie I did have a crack at many others. Pittyvaich is one of those that isn't just a token effort. They've done a great job at representing this distillery. With water beautiful sweet perfectly balanced vanilla and honey. Aftertaste slightly bitter and short but still nice way to experience another ghost distillery offering.

Great stuff with Clynelish like qualities. Nose: Honey, Vanilla, White Chocolate, Bananas, Beeswax, Maple Syrup, Kiwi, Grass, Green Tea, Bubble Gum, Papayas, Nutmeg Palate: Bananas, Honey, Coconuts, Almonds, Peaches, Apricots, Leather, Cherries, Caramel, Roses Finish: Cherries, Pecans, Maple Syrup, Bananas, Vanilla, Pears

Really really good! Apple wax, apple peel, dried grass, old wood

Dufftown Distilleries Walk with Michelle - Dufftown 9/3/2019