Glen Scotia Distillery
ABV 42.2%
Fantastic balance, but uncompromising.
Dave Broom
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
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
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
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