Bell's Decanter Christmas 2003 Alexander Fleming Whisky 8 Year Old

Colour

Deep amber-gold with burnished copper highlights and a hint of mahogany, a warm, inviting hue shaped by sherry cask maturation.

Nose

Opulent sherry dominates the nose, with dark raisin, fig and plum sweetness, edged by toasted almond and caramel. Hints of orange zest and cocoa mingle with polished oak, and spices—cinnamon and nutmeg—emerge. A whisper of leather and tobacco adds depth, while a soft rancio note promises long, indulgent finish.

Palate

Silky and medium-bodied, this sherry-cask whisky delivers a lush mouthful of dried fruit sweetness—fig, raisin and date—woven with toffee and dark chocolate. Orange zest threads through warm spices: cinnamon, clove and nutmeg, balanced by toasted oak. The finish is long and refined, with fruit and spice lingering over a gentle oak, inviting the next sip.

Finish

Long, satin finish of warm sherry sweetness, mingling with toasted oak, dark chocolate and citrus zest. Dried fruit lingers—raisin and fig—with a gentle spice that persists, fading to a velvet, warming glow.