1971 Hillside (Glenesk) Rare Malts 25 year old Limited Edition 700ml - 62% vol red wines

1971 Hillside (Glenesk) Rare Malts 25 year old Limited Edition 700ml - 62% vol red winesHillside was founded in 1898 by Septimus Parsonage (yes) and it went onto become Glen Esk. During 1965 1980 it was Hillside. "This warm gold 25 year old starts with aromas of cedar wood which introduce a smooth body, hints of pear on the sweetly fruity palate and a toasted, dry finish".

whiffs of incense and sandalwood

extremely honeyed and malty

Martell are unusual amongst many of the other big Cognac companies as they use a large amount of grapes from the Borderies

Nose: A lovely minerality with grass

From old tasting notes: this spirit is smooth round and creamy nose

and lots of spice: cinnamon

rich finish

Szechwan pepper

This is cognac

Medium to full-bodied

The color: Amber bronze colour

so the 8 year old is a great chance to sample the sweet and spicy caramel taste of years gone by