Speyside (M) 2011 14 Year Old Luvians Grad Dram 2026 1st-Fill Ximénez Sherry Butt Finish

Another secret Speysider, but there are hints. I wonder why the 'M' is so prominent — maybe it's a clue? A Speysider with an M? Is it Mannochmore (no, it's Macallan), or perhaps Mortlach (no it is Macallan)? I don't know — maybe it's Miltonduff (no Macallan). I can't solve this mystery. I wonder why they're being so mysterious when they've made it so obvious. Anyway.

Nose: nice fruity notes – maybe I can identify those, such as raspberry. You know, raspberry is not a berry, but It is classified as an aggregate fruit, anyway now I get some nuts like almonds, but the sweet ones, more like marzipan. The big one is also here, the coconut, but it's cloaked in mystery, perhaps as an alcoholic cocktail like a Pina Colada? No, pineapple coconut mimosa? Nah, Bahama Mama? Of course, it's a no(u)t! What about the tropical coconut rum punch? Maybe... definitely unexpectedly summery. It's berry season, and people are cooking all kinds of jams and syrups.

Palate: The cane sugar family is inviting you to a cocktail party. Rum and tequila are dancing salsa and lambada around the palate. Some deep oak notes appear on the dance floor, performing some weird break moves. Cinnamon, pepper and pimento applaud alongside cloves.

Finish: Very sweet espresso, with a sweet-sour sensation and hints of salt, like an olive in a dry martini. It is not short, but appropriately long. The pickled salty olive lingers for a while longer, accompanied by orange zest.

Tiny drops of water reveal more oaky notes and nutmeg accompanies the cinnamon while the espresso becomes black tea.

88/88/87