Banff 1976 Connoisseurs Choice-

Connoisseurs Choice Banff 1976- When my friend Joel offered me a dram of this rare whisky, we made it an event worthy of the occasion.   Sharing is maybe the best part of this minor obsession because it creates memorable experiences….. And the genuine tartan plaid was the perfect background.  The nose is stronger with alcohol than the 86 proof would suggest and I found a cake-like sweetness with a bit of citrus.  This dark golden Highland /Speyside is near impossible to buy but I found 2 suppliers in the UK who have a small stash, pricey but worth every penny.  There are strong notes of sherry and vanilla mid taste and some subtle lemon zest. The mouth feel was creamy and mild with a gentle hint of peaty smoke.  We were lucky to have some home made shortbread that enhanced the drink immensely.  The spirit is so long in the bottle that one wonders if there has been a change in its profile over the years.  I need a way-back machine to find out. We loved the long and fruity finish and toasted our mutual good fortune.   Whenever you see that Gordon and MacPhail were on board, quality is assured.  Rated a lofty 9 on the vintage scale.