DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Glen Moray Elgin Heritage Aged 15 yrs
(Speyside) American & Sherry Casks

Nose: Honey, dark fruit, green apple, gardenia, sandalwood, lilac, floral, nutmeg, grain, straw, soft wood, oak.
Palate: Toffee, caramel, creamy, buttery, honey, spicy vanilla, pineapple, citrus, apple, dark fruit, dried fruit, coconut, macchiato, cereal, grain, malty, floral, heather, chrysanthemum, spice, cinnamon, wood, oaky, smooth.
Finish: Honey, vanilla, orange, citrus, spicy, clove, clean, smooth, easy, very Speyside.

Double Gold Medal

Aberlour 16 yrs Old
(Speyside) Double cask matured in traditional oak & sherry oak casks.

Nose: Butterscotch, caramel, clotted cream, vanilla, apricot, citrus, orange, coconut, cola, floral, spice, leather, briny, woody, sweet oak.
Palate: Butterscotch, caramel, creamy, honey, vanilla, dark fruit, orange, coconut, tomato, basil, spicy, anise, peppery, coffee, mineral, salty, oak, balanced, rich, complex, smooth, soft, mellow, easy-drinking.
Finish: Toffee, honey, orange peel, citrus, tropical, grain, spice, pepper, clove, oak, minerality, nice, soft, smooth, delicate.

Double Gold Medal

GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

The Dalmore Aged 15 yrs
(Highland) American oak & 3 styles of sherry oak casks.

Nose: Toffee, caramel, creamy, molasses, sugarcane, sugar cubes, maple, vanilla, honey graham, amaretto, nutty, cinnamon, floral, grassy, earthy, peat, ash, woody, oak.
Palate: Treacle, caramel, creamy, maple, cocoa, vanilla, honey, pineapple, banana, tangerine, citrus, dried fruit, raisins, coconut rum, nutmeg, savory herbs, moss, vegetal, tobacco, earthy, iodine, good minerality, woody, oak, smooth.
Finish: Honey, almonds, cocoa, grain, green tea, hint of spice, tobacco, woody, flavorful, mature, smooth, love the finish, elegant.

Gold Medal

Aberlour 18 Yrs. Old
(Speyside) Best selected oak casks.

Nose: Caramel, chocolate, honey, maple, vanilla, apple, pear, orange, dark fruit, raisin, floral, clove, tobacco, briny, iodine, sherry, oak.
Palate: Caramel, peanut caramel candy, honey, vanilla, vanilla cream, creamy, orange, citrus, dried fruit, raisins, grain, malty, toasted nuts, spice, cinnamon, black licorice, sherry, oak, smooth, refined.
Finish: Tropical fruit, citrus, dried apricot, raisins, figs, chocolate wafer cookies, toasted cereal, malt, creamy, clove, spice, oak, great texture, flavorful, savory.

Gold Medal

The Dalmore Aged 18 yrs
(Highland) Matured in American white oak & bespoke Methusalem Oloroso sherry casks.

Nose: Toffee, treacle, honey, fruit preserve, orange peel, dates, dried figs, floral, almond, coffee, sherry, strong smoke, oaky, perfect.
Palate: Toffee, molasses, maple, vanilla candy, marshmallow, peaches, banana, red fruit, apple skin, dried fruit, dried prunes, floral, heather, grassy, basil, roasted almond, nutmeg, leather, oaky, cedar, mineral, smoky, rich, smooth.
Finish: Caramel, honey, vanilla, corn, nutty, spicy, port wine, charred wood, nice, bright, perfect.

Gold Medal

SILVER MEDAL WINNER

Glencadam Aged 15 yrs
(Highland) Unchillfiltered

Nose: Caramel, toffee, honey, vanilla, candied fruit, honeysuckle, mocha, mint, tarragon, cinnamon, complex mix of citrus and nuts, oak.
Palate: Vanilla, chocolate, candied fruit peaches, ripe banana, orange, citrus, figs, dried fruits, floral, mint, ginger, anise, basil, tarragon, peanuts, almond, mineral, light smoke, mild peat, oak.
Finish: Toffee, honey, raisin, grain, malty, cinnamon, oak, deep-dark, soft.

Silver Medal