Blind sample from @GregsWhiskyGIn the glass : Interesting brown coloured bottle so I had no idea of colour before I opened it. But it is quite a dark coloured dram, swirls cling to the glass and not much in the way of legs.... High ABV?
Nose: This seems quite complex - there's a little dunnage warehouse, some damp hay, maybe even a hint of smoke? After a little time in the glass there's some honey and toffee coming through too.
Palate: Lots of honey, very sweet, a little toffee. Not getting any of the smoke from the nose and not much in the way of spice. I think I'll reverse my thoughts on a high ABV - this seems to be a low 40s% ABV. From the honey notes I'd suggest a Speyside or maybe a Highlander?
Finish: A hint of spice on the finish, and again maybe some smoke? Lovely malty finish - very warming. I'm going to go out on a limb here and suggest a Benromach ?
Notes: Wow - a really interesting dram which contained 35 single malts, 1 blended malt & 1 grain (Cameron Bridge) 2 Springbanks; 2 Bowmores; Talisker 18yo; Braeval 10yo DL/Tartan Refill sherry 40%; Glen Avon 8yo (SM anon/Speyside) 40 % - supposed 1990's Glenfarclas; Arran 9yo Bourbon/Cask Strength (C.674), 57.4%; Longrow NAS CV, OB, 46%; Glen Keith 13yo Chieftain’s 3 casks 43%; Ardbeg 9 yo “Almost There”, 56.1%; Highland Park 18yo (2015 OB) 43%; Bunnahabhain 22yo (1990-12) Golden Cask 51.5%; Ardmore 1992 20yo, Emb Archives 48.6%; Ben Nevis 1984 25yo (S.C. 58/35/5) CS.56.3%; Dalmore 1973 Gonzales Byass Jerez 30yo 42%
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