The Octave Premium Glen Grant 1990 #4427555

These premium Octave™ whiskies have been held in sherry casks to intensify their flavors and add a new dimension to their flavor profiles, bringing out the very best in each rare dram. Bottled at cask strength there was 79 bottles created of this stunningly presented whisky.  Octave™ casks are approximately 1/8th the size of a butt  These rare and exceptional whiskies are presented in luxury packaging befitting their provenance and are limited in numbers.   === Tasting Notes: Nose: Full of fruit, warm plum crumble, figs, sultanas, a hint of beeswax backed by some warm toasted oak.  Palate: The oak is slightly louder than on the nose yet well rounded with plenty of dried fruits again. Malty with sweet tobacco and cinder toffee. A lovely sherry finesse. Finish:  Long and rich, gingery spice and some honey mustard in the background. Touches of umami that fade to a sweet nuttiness.