Ron Zacapa Centenario Sistema Solera 23 Rum 40% 70cl Glenfiddich A mellow hint of caramel

A mellow hint of caramel and malt loaf

Glen Elgin 8 Year Old / 2011 / Re-Charred Hogshead / Highland Laird / 56

Marzipan and sultanas also in the mix with soft touches of vanilla

Nose: Some very smooth notes from the start with a rich ripe berry fruit note and hints of ruby chocolate

The 12-year-old is an interesting departure from better known speyside and highland malts

Ron Zacapa Centenario Sistema Solera 23 Rum 40% 70cl Glenfiddich A mellow hint of caramelRon Zacapa Centenario Sistema Solera 23 Rum 40% 70cl Nose: Sweet demerara sugar cubes, some dark fruits, Dates and Fig, spiced candy and dried fruits with some polished oak. Palate: Rich with a soft caramel and toffee, some chocolate coated Dates, soft ripe plumbs and spiced fruit cake. A slight sweet smoke note come in toward the finish, with spics and more dark rich fruits and a little dry edge its a superb balance of flavours.