Cragganmore 1988 25 Year Old - 2014 Special Release

Distilled in 1988, and bottled 2014 at 25 Years old, at a natural cask strength of 51.4%.

From refill European Oak and American Oak casks.
One of only 3372 bottles available worldwide.

Official notes:
Appearance - Rich antique gold, amber lights. Good beading.
Nose - Initially cautious, with soft hints of ripe red apple, then opening to reveal an astonishingly full, complex and vibrant combination of dried figs and raisins, damson jam, banana skin, polished leather and wood, sandalwood and muscovado sugar.
Palate - Dry overall after a sweet start, with flavours to match the complexity of the nose, and a pleasant texture and taste. It's immediate and cooling, then smooth, with salty, savoury elements right at the outset. Passing through a warming, sweet raisiny level, it begins to acquire a lovely depth, with smoothly integrated oak, cocoa and balancing black cherry tartness. Softer with water.
Finish - Medium in length with elegant, silky and unctuous tannins, so not over drying, and suggestions of fruit, nuts, savoury meats and scented cellar wood.

From Cragganmore Distillery, Speyside. Part of the 2014 Diageo Releases.