Cambus Single Grain Scotch Whisky, 33 years 1988

Description

Cambus Distillery closed its doors to production for the last time in 1991. It was built in 1806 and converted from malt to grain in 1836 during the first industry boom of Blended Scotch. In its heyday, Cambus was regarded as the crème-de-la-crème of grain whisky for blending, considered to add mild, sweet and mellow characteristics to the spirit. Upon its closure, there was a tightening up on stock availability so we were delighted to lay our hands on two ex-Bourbon hogsheads from 1988. The aromas of the nose are light and fresh from the distillate which opens up to buttery cream with time. On the palate you find: Top quality grain characteristics – desiccated coconut, lemon zest, white chocolate and ginger spice with a dusty old oak backdrop from the time in wood. The finish is creamy sweet with a dusting of white pepper heat. Long and sumptuous, light and delicate. A real pleasure to drink whiskies of this ripe old age.