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Glenlossie Distillery

1975

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ABV: 40%

Age: No age statement Years Old

Year Bottled: 2001

Style: Single Malt

Country: Scotland

Region: Speyside

Bottling: Gordon & MacPhail

Overall
Score

7.4

Tasting Notes

Nose

A catalogue of mature notes: wax floor polish, antique shop, hemp rope, light smoke, mushroom, hay bales and a hint of citrus peel.

Palate

Lightly tannic, old nutbowl, mulch. Gentle and smooth, just a little faded.

Finish

Bitter chocolate/espresso.

Comment

Has some faded elegance.

Taster Score

7.5

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