Spica North Star Limited Edition No. 1 Whisky 20 Year Old · 1997 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber-gold with coppery shimmer and a hint of mahogany at the rim.

Nose

Opulent sherry-cask aroma with dark fruit compote—prune, fig, raisin—lifted by orange zest, cocoa and toasted almond. Rich toffee and caramel mingle with walnut, leather, and a whisper of espresso, while baking spices (cinnamon, clove, nutmeg) sweep through polished oak. A stately, age-softened nose with generous depth.

Palate

Velvet-rich and complex, with dark cherry, fig and prune drenched in treacle. Sherry-soaked sweetness mingles with coffee, cocoa and roasted almond, while vanilla and toffee cushion nuanced oak. A long, warming finish echoes leather, raisin and orange zest, with a spicy glow lingering.

Finish

An enduring finish that lingers with refined sherry sweetness and spice. Dark cherry, fig and velvet cacao unfold into toasted almond and orange zest, while warm oak threads through. The warmth coats the palate, leaving a long, silky fade of savory tannins and a whisper of smoke.