Rare Malts Selection / 1979, 22 Years Old

Rare Malts Selection

1979, 22 Years Old

ABV 61%
REVIEWED Issue 21

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Specifications

Brand: Glen Mhor, Rare Malts Selection
Expression: 1979, 22 Years Old
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 22 years old
ABV: 61%
Country/Region: Scotland / Speyside
Bottling type: Independent Bottling

Tasting notes

Taster Michael Jackson

Nose: Surprisingly fresh, minty and herbal.
Palate: Lightly syrupy. Texture reminiscent of whipped cream. Rosewater. Sherbet. Meringue on a shortbread base.
Finish: Distinctly leafy and grassy.
Comment: A rare delight.

8.8

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Dry nose with a slight dirty/earthy note before toffee cream, wholemeal biscuit and a hint of cigar smoke.
Palate: Rich with pear, peach and some toffee. Dries very quickly.
Finish: Some smoke. Dry.
Comment: Good but not quite balanced.

7.5

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Glen Mhor (Closed 1983) Distillery, Telford Street, Inverness, Inverness-shire, Scotland

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