Chieftain's
8.5

Chieftain's

Glen Scotia Distillery

1974, Aged 30 Years

ABV 42.2%

Fantastic balance, but uncompromising.

Dave Broom

Specification

Chieftain's

Ian Macleod

Brand

Ian Macleod

Bottler

1974, Aged 30 Years

Expression

Single Malt

Type

30

Age (Years)

42.2%

ABV

Campbeltown

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Buttery yet oily. Complex notes of car mechanic workshop, coconut oil, black olives in brine. With water, goats' cheese, smoke and candied peel.

Palate: The oiliness shows best here giving a mouth coating texture. Lemon, light spices. Ever so slightly salty. Pure flavours.

Finish: That salty cheese again.

Comment: Fantastic balance, but uncompromising.

Score: 8

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Delicate, floral. Orange blossom. Apricot and almond pie cooking in the oven. Develops on toffee. A peat echo.

Palate: Caressing, luscious, rich. Peach melba. Floral honey. Pear drop.

Finish: Smooth, sensuous, deliciously lingering. Spicy dryness.

Comment: What a lovely nectar. Great fruit and cream combination.

Score: 9

8.5
Overall Score

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