Campbeltown Blended Scotch 25Y -ENIGMA- (1998-2023) Refill Butts 41.4 "Cadenhead's"

Campbeltown Blended Scotch Whisky 25 Years Old -ENIGMA- [Cadenhead's] Distilled 1998 - Bottled 2023 - Refill Butts - 5850 btl. - 41.4% abv.

ENIGMA: Something that is mysterious and seems impossible to understand completely.

Nose: Hints of resin, some oak shavings and a touch of triple sec. Then a good amount of fudge, toffee and mush banana. It’s the grain whisky that takes centre stage, but it also noses older than its years and the sherry casks have left an impression. Slivers of leather-bound books, cigar boxes and dried fruits.

Taste: Interestingly, the palate is much darker than expected. By that, I mean that I get flavours of roasted coffee beans, dark (almost burnt) caramel and chocolate-covered raisins, as well as plums. There’s a gentle spiciness, hints of honeycomb and pine resin too.

Finish: Medium. Lingering hints of chocolate, orange pith and oak spices.