The whisky Trail "Rockabilly Hoedown" Blended malt 19 Years Cask ref: 56 2001

Nose: quite a few classic markers, like leafy notes, green tobacco, hummus and plenty of roasted nuts. Some earthy notes and pumpernickel. Plain malt. Herbal tea. A specific style of sherry, fairly thin with hardly any fruits.

Mouth: same thoughts. Quite thin and very earthy, with leafy and herbal notes. Seville oranges, leather and ginger. Tobacco. Walnuts and green almonds, cloves and hints of dark brew coffee. Slightly on the austere side, lacking some richness and body.

Finish: medium, still nutty, leafy and herbal.

Not too bad, a style that reminds me of some of the (lesser) Macallan Editions of late and indeed that’s probably where some of the malt was produced. A sherried style with plenty of nuts and spices. Similar offerings from other bottlers were a bit richer and more enjoyable though.