Garnheath 42 Year Old XOP LMDW Shinobu (meaning “Forbearance” in Japanese)

Shinobu (meaning “Forbearance” in Japanese) whisky is hand crafted by the creative master blender

Palate: Rich sweetness gives way to refreshing dryness

a whiff of cigar smoke

Palate: Dried fruit and spices (aniseed/cloves)

600 bottles were produced

Garnheath 42 Year Old XOP LMDW Shinobu (meaning “Forbearance” in Japanese)A rare single grain bottled by independent bottlers Douglas Laing in their XOP range. Produced at the Garnheath distillery, which closed in 1986. Matured for 42 years in a single refill barrel. Only 75 bottles produced. Non chillfiltered, naturally coloured and bottled at a natural cask strength of 50. 7%. Nose: Opens with a richly spiced character, warming to toffee with creamy butterscotch plus maple syrup. Palate: Complex an abundance of vanilla,