Rosebank Distillery (Closed 1993)
ABV 61%
The aroma promised much, but the palate is curiously drying. Rosebank was never peaty, and this is too young to be woody, so I don't know the origin of that harshness.
Michael Jackson
Adelphi
Brand
1992, 9 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
9
Age (Years)
61%
ABV
Lowland
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: That distinct camomile character of Rosebank.
Palate: Some creaminess, but becomes gritty and peppery. A little more flowery when water is added.
Finish: Astringent.
Comment: The aroma promised much, but the palate is curiously drying. Rosebank was never peaty, and this is too young to be woody, so I don't know the origin of that harshness.
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: Very pale. Floral with some apple blossom, pear, lemon butter icing.
Palate: Needs water. When added there's an immediate puff of peat, then a tingling exciting explosion of freesia, apples, orange blossom.
Finish: Dry.
Comment: Only nine? A child prodigy of Mozartian standards.
Score: 8.5
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