Allt-a-Bhainne The Castle Collection Whisky Miniature 13 Year Old · 1979 Vintage

Colour

Deep golden amber with coppery warmth and mahogany edges.

Nose

Luxurious sherried aroma of dried fruits—raisins, figs, dates—woven with orange zest and a touch of lemon. Rich dark chocolate and toffee cloak vanilla and toasted oak, while cinnamon and clove spice softly unfold. A whisper of almond and velvet wood completes the bouquet.

Palate

Silky and medium-full on the palate, this sherried dram unfolds with dark dried fruit, fig and plum, brightened by orange zest. Rich toffee, cocoa and vanilla mingle with creamy oak, while a touch of spice—cinnamon and nutmeg—adds lift. The texture is velvety, the balance elegant, with a warming, long finish of coffee, chocolate and a final almond nuance.

Finish

Long, elegant finish dominated by sherry sweetness, with dark fruit and cocoa notes, touched by a whisper of spice and polished oak, fading to a warm, lingering glow.