2012 Berry Bros. & Rudd Knockdhu, Cask Ref. 7127, Speyside, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (58.8%) Hidden Gem for a tenth of the

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The palate has a subtle verve: rich but not overbearing and its weight is carried with deftness and elegance

each wrapped in a light honey glaze

they didn't want to call them VV in 2008 because it is a much drier style of wine

The 2015 Latour has such a refined nose that's perhaps more laid back than other vintages

2012 Berry Bros. & Rudd Knockdhu, Cask Ref. 7127, Speyside, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (58.8%) Hidden Gem for a tenth of theThis Knockdhu has a dry, nutty nose expanding with time in the glass. It shows almonds and walnuts before green fruits and banana bread notes appear. The palate is an equally complex meeting of fruits, wood spice and distillate driven nuttiness, offering an excellent mouthfeel. A little tobacco dances across the finish, with a burst of citrus and some honeyed green fruits.