The Exclusive Malts (distilled at Strathclyde) 26 year old 1988 (cask #62016)

An uncommon 26 year Lowland single grain whisky made from wheat and aged in refill bourbon casks. Oak is quite present on the nose but it's not alone: there's also bright citrus pine and white cake. The opening is softer with vanilla and apricot but it's only a brief respite before a very spicy mid-palate focused around oak and white pepper. There is a fair amount of fire from the alcohol which drives a very spicy and dry finish. (U.S. only)