Whyte & Mackay ‘Special’ (40%, OB, Blend, Sherry finish, +/- 2009)

 A ‘double marriage blend’ 

Colour: Gold. 

Nose: Starts mildly aromatic, rather dry and grassy, with just touches of bitter oranges and light floral notes. A little coffee, chocolate, malt and grains and a faint dustiness, rather clean. 

Mouth: Light, malty and caramelly, with quite some liquorice as well. 

Finish: Short, nice caramel and liquorice plus a little pepper.