Allt-a-Bhainne The Castle Collection Whisky Miniature 16 Year Old · 1979 Vintage

Colour

Rich amber with copper-gold glow and a mahogany-tinted edge.

Nose

Opulent and darkly fragrant, the nose reveals dried fig, plum and cherry with raisin and orange zest. Rich almond and toffee mingle with cocoa and a gentle coffee kiss, while cinnamon and clove spice drifts through polished oak. A whisper of sherry sweetness lingers, inviting slow, contemplative sips.

Palate

Silky and richly sherried, the palate opens with dark raisin and fig, layered with caramelized orange and toasted almond. Dried fruit sweetness evolves into cocoa, espresso, and a whisper of spice—cinnamon and clove—settling on supple oak. Medium-weight, velvety oils coat the mouth, leading to a long, warming finish tinted with fruit and subtle elegance.

Finish

Long, velvety finish of dried fruits—raisin, fig and prune—intertwined with cocoa and caramel. Sherry influence lingers, bringing warm spice and toasted oak, fading to a refined, drying finale with a whisper of leather and nutty sweetness.