Glenesk (silent) Cadenhead's Single Malt Scotch Whisky Miniature 13 Year Old · 1982 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with coppery highlights and a touch of mahogany.

Nose

Sherry-forward and opulent: dried red fruits—raisins and fig—layer with orange zest, toasted almond, and dark chocolate. Burnt sugar, toffee, and vanilla weave through spice notes of cinnamon and clove, while oak adds structure. A touch of tobacco and leather lends depth, with a balsamic lift completing the aromatic tapestry.

Palate

Silky yet bold, this Highland dram coats the palate with warming, high-proof intensity. Dark prune and fig mingle with cocoa, espresso and toasted spice, supported by oak and a touch of leather. A hint of praline sweetness lingers before a long, dry, peppery finish that slowly fades with a refined, lingering warmth.

Finish

Long, warming finish with velvet sherry sweetness lingering. Dark fruit, raisin and fig unfold into cocoa and espresso, lifted by orange zest and toasted spice. Oak remains, resinous and suave, fading to walnut and a delicate whisper of clove.