Littlemill 1990 Malts of Scotland for Fulldram

This 20 years old Littlemill 1990 was bottled by Malts of Scotland in the Clubs series to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Belgian Fulldram whisky club. On the back label, they explain that they’ve evolved from peat heads to advocates of fruity whisky.

Nose: a little closed and grassy at first (were in the Lowlands alright), but it grows fruitier by the minute. Honeydew melon, kiwi, green banana, lemon balm. Lots of pink grapefruit. Lovely hints of frangipane as well. Almond paste. Succade. A bit of freshly sawn wood and a few estery notes (bubblegum / nail polish remover) now and then. Really great. Compared to its sister cask #915, this is fruitier and more complex.

Mouth: very punchy and beautifully fruity. Grapefruit again (maybe a bit overpowering, just like in the sister cask), lemon zest, some vanilla. Ginger and nutmeg. A faint waxiness as well. Hints of cinnamon. Woody notes in the aftertaste. With water: almonds.

Finish: rather long with spices from the oak and bittersweet citrus.

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