Gone Grant 1994 DeDr Whiskyland - Chapter Eighteen

Tried from a 2cl sample

Excellent Caperdonich, wonderfully fruity.

Very sweet nose, slightly chalky, ointment, floor wax, lemon diluted in sparkling water, paraffin. Crushed fruit, mirabelle plums, bananas, cooked apples, old bookstore. A hint of exoticism, tobacco leaves, pan-fried mushrooms. A zest of blood oranges. On the palate, it's silky and smooth, the fruit is coated in honey, the wax overflows, lime and lychees, tropical notes, passion fruit, very discreet spices. Chalk and quartz. Very long, sandy, refreshing finish, full of citrus, grapefruit and kumquat, white pepper, cola, bay leaf, dried apricots, oregano. A work of art, each stage of the tasting is a discovery, where subtlety impresses and flavors jostle one another. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2025/10/gone-grant-1994-whiskyland-chapter.html

chocolate, icing sugar, orange, cooked apple, cinnamon, vanilla, papaya, caramel, hazelnut, almost viscous, fruity and rich, not bad

Nose Red apples, dried fruits, packham pears, cinnamon, lemon sorbet, hint of yellow fruits Palate A delicate dance between the ex bourbon and ex Sherry maturation plays out in harmony with the ex bourbon maturation having slightly more to say in my experience. There are definitely red fruits but they are fresh, not dry, orange and yellow fruits evident with a good amount maturity. Finish More of the same with the sweetness winning the day I’m not going to lie… this is my third attempt with this one and I can tell I’m not quite understanding all it has to offer … Unquestionably high quality just perhaps not my profile.

An elegant, well-rounded single malt that still does it’s initial ex-bourbon maturation justice.

Fresh tropical fruit salad with some vanilla notes, very drinkable and enjoyable - very good!