Many of Scotland’s most famous malts hail from Speyside
2011 is an excellent choice to drink while some more age-worthy recent vintages sleep in the cellar
which they run the vineyards and then buy the grapes
The palate is a celebration of drinkability and complexity
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2001 Gran Reserva 904, La Rioja Alta, Rioja, Spain riebeeksrivier Many of Scotland’s most famousAlluringly complex aromatics, balsamic with sweet spices, red fruits, dark chocolate. The palate is startlingly fresh, balanced between cherry red fruits, liquorice and cinnamon, with notes of dried herbs. 2001 was an exceptional vintage and this is proof: well structured, with distinct tannin and with many years ahead of it. 96 100 Sarah Jane Evans MW, Decanter. com (February 2020)