Old Malt Cask / 1991, 17 Years Old

Old Malt Cask

Allt-a-Bhainne

1991, 17 Years Old

ABV 50%
REVIEWED Issue 78

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Specifications

Brand: Allt-a-Bhainne, Douglas Laing, Old Malt Cask
Expression: 1991, 17 Years Old
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 17 years old
Year of bottling: 2008
ABV: 50%
Country/Region: Scotland / Islay
Bottling type: Independent Bottling
Bottled by: Douglas Laing

Tasting notes

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Touch of acetone. Balanced, with a touch of oak next to the light lemon, green apple and fresh summer fruits. A mealy note with water.
Palate: Nutty with lots of vanilla. Buttery in its own way. Lightly citric with a dusty malty note.
Finish: Blackcurrant leaf.
Comment: Water diminishes it, so I’d leave well alone.

7.6

Taster Martine Nouet

Nose: A rancid note. The dairy hall after cheesemaking. Opens on grassy aromas. Fresh cut grass, a touch of lemon balm. Lemon drop.
Palate: Almost syrupy. That rancid note again. A bit burning. Hot chilli. Coconut milk.
Finish: Short but concentrated. Warm.
Comment: Unbalanced and sharp. The nice malty sweetness is swept by harsh dryness.

6.9

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