Against The Grain Dreaded Lurgie Whisky 16 Year Old · 1990 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with coppery highlights and a warm, mahogany-tinged glow.

Nose

Ripe orange zest and honeyed citrus rise, mingling with sultana and dried apricot. Subtle walnut-spice, almond, and cocoa-toffee deepen against polished oak, with a delicate sherry lift of raisins and hints of spice.

Palate

Silky, medium-full on the palate with a refined sherried glow. Rich dried fruits—plum, fig, caramelized raisin—layer with orange zest and vanilla fudge. Nutty notes of almond and walnut emerge, alongside cocoa and a hint of spice. The oak is polished, balancing sweetness with a measured bite. Long, warm finish carries the lingering sherry sweetness and a whisper of toasted wood.

Finish

Long, velvety finish with sherried fruit notes: fig, raisin and orange zest mingle with dark chocolate and toasted almond. Spice—cinnamon and clove—winds through the oak, leaving a warm, suave glow that lingers and slowly fades to a refined, woody sweetness.