Chieftain's / 1979, Aged 23 Years

Chieftain's

Banff

1979, Aged 23 Years

ABV 46%
REVIEWED Issue 32

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Specifications

Brand: Banff, Chieftain's, Ian Macleod
Expression: 1979, Aged 23 Years
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 23 years old
ABV: 46%
Country/Region: Scotland / Speyside
Bottling type: Independent Bottling
Bottled by: Ian Macleod

Tasting notes

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Attractive and malty with dry grass, cooked fruit, apple pie (and pie crust) and orange. Mature, but crisp and toasty.
Palate: Sweet as a nut with Highland toffee, a hint of peat and crisp malt.
Finish: Sweet.
Comment: Delicious and very drinkable.

7.8

Taster Michael Jackson

Nose: Slightly smoky.
Palate: Sweet, then woodily dry. With water, creamy and much improved.
Finish: Lemon tarts.
Comment: I thought this whisky had died in the bottle, but water brought it back to life.

6.8

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Banff (Closed 1983) Distillery, Banff, Aberdeenshire, Speyside, Scotland

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