Matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks before spending five years in 1961 and 1963 vintage Colheita port pipes, the whisky is then married together and finished in first-fill American white oak ex-bourbon casks. The result is a 45 year old single malt that is smooth and complex with a tremendous finish.The nose has rich molasses and toffee, with treacle cake and blood oranges, almonds and fresh coffee. The palate has a soft licorice note alongside red berries, hazelnuts and dark chocolate, all dripping in Manuka honey. The finish has Bramley apples and juicy dates lingering.