Against The Grain Raison D'etre Whisky 18 Year Old · 1990 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with copper-golden highlights and a touch of mahogany.

Nose

Rich sherry dominates the nose, weaving with velvety dried fruit—raisin, fig, prune—wrapped in orange zest and toasty oak. Beneath, dark chocolate and coffee bean mingle with almond and a trace of spice—cinnamon and clove. Subtle leather and tobacco lend a refined, lingering finish.

Palate

Silky and creamy on the palate, this 18 year old grain unfurls a luxurious sherried sweetness: dark raisins, fig, apricot, toasted almond and rich toffee, braided with warm spice and cacao nibs. The texture is supple, the oak integrated, yielding a long velvety finish with orange zest and subtle resin.

Finish

Long, luxurious finish of sun-dried fruit and sherried sweetness; raisins and fig meld with toasted almond, cocoa and a ribbon of espresso. The oak carries a whisper of spice—ginger and cloves—while berry-brandy warmth lingers, leaving a polished, velvety impression that outlasts the sip.