Connoisseur's Choice
7.6

Connoisseur's Choice

1979

ABV 40%

A nostalgic reminder of the Lomond still, though I had forgotten it could produce such sweet whisky.

Michael Jackson

Specification

Connoisseurs Choice

Gordon & MacPhail

Brand

1979

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

2002

Year of Bottling

40%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Beeswax. Flowery.

Palate: Orange flower water. Jaffa Cakes. Good malt background.

Finish: Cocoa powder.

Comment: A nostalgic reminder of the Lomond still, though I had forgotten it could produce such sweet whisky.

Score: 7.3

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Fragrant to start, then becomes increasingly oily and rich: cloutie dumpling, cooked fruits, spices, syrup; then saddle soap, coffee, nut and light camphor.

Palate: Generous, thick and smooth with an oily feel and overall sweetness. Golden syrup.

Finish: Nutty and oily. Empire biscuits, almond.

Comment: It ain't subtle, but it's well worth trying.

Score: 8

7.6
Overall Score

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