Banff 1976 CA Closed Distilleries
| Category | SINGLE MALT |
| Distillery | Banff |
| Bottler | Cadenhead's (CA) |
| Bottling Series | Closed Distilleries |
| Vintage | 1976 |
| Bottled Year | 2009 |
| Age | 29년 |
| Cask Type | Bourbon Hogshead |
| Cask Number | - |
| Bottles Released | 123 |
| ABV | 52.0% |
| Volume | 700 ml |
| Label | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Highlands |
Flavor Profile
Tasting Notes
Colour
white wine
air Nose
it seems that there’s much more oak influence here, as we’re starting on rather big whiffs of newly sawn wood, vanilla, ginger (or speculoos), then café latte, caramel and nutmeg (huge notes.) Banff’s markers aren’t quite there yet but the whole is pretty nice, even if it smells a bit like some malt that would have been re-racked in new oak or fresh bourbon. It’s only after a few minutes that whiffs of oysters and horseradish manage to come through
restaurant Palate
rich and creamy, rather closer to the OMC for a while (but with more spices and pepper), the rather heavy oakiness taking control after the attack, with something a little dry and tea-ish plus vanilla and a lot of ginger. Gets better once all that has mingled a bit, with more fruits (fresh oranges) and a more obvious ‘Banfness’ that shines through. You got it, mustard! A little peat too
timer Finish
long, still nervous, not too oaky (phew!) and spicy. Peppered apricots?