the maltman secret speyside 1993 26y

The Maltman Secret Speyside 1993 26 Year Old -Bourbon Barrel -46.7% ABV Nose: It strongly evokes lemon cake. Sweet lemon and lemon peel, with vanilla and caramel notes found at the bottom of a well-baked cake, and sponge cake are very present. Honey and a slight waxy scent are also excellent. Palate: It enters with a very light honey aroma. It brings to mind Glen Grant 10 Year Old or Monkey Shoulder, but soon reveals its aged character with complexity. Vanilla notes from the bourbon barrel are apparent, and the texture becomes incredibly slick as it mixes with saliva. A significant waxiness or beeswax character is felt, along with a subtle, enduring floral scent that isn't overpowering. It feels like being a butterfly on a spring day, gently entering a fragrant flower bud to collect pollen. It's like shouting, "Yes! This is bourbon barrel aging!" Within the complexity, subtle elements are hidden. A very faint saltiness, a hint of tropical fruit, some tartness, a touch of medicinal notes, leather, and sulfur are detected. Finish: The flavors that struck the throat quickly vanish. It's like when actors come out one by one after a musical ends to reintroduce themselves, then disappear just as fast. Afterward, only a moderate oakiness remains, like an empty stage, and then that too fades. One-line review: A star's rebuke to lightly aged bourbon barrels. Despite that, the finish was slightly lacking compared to other aged spirits. A feeling of being good but regretful, like one of two musical actors who sells out later...