Lochside Distillery (Closed 1992)
ABV 50.2%
A liquid pudding! Rich and old.
Martine Nouet
Clan Denny
Brand
1963, Great Single Grain
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
50.2%
ABV
Highland
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: A full delivery of sweet aromas. Crème brûlée, toffee, vanilla. Chestnut purée, dry raisins. Rich, enticing dessert-like notes.
Palate: Sweet and oaky. Opens up on spicy notes. In the back, a sherry influence. Touch of sulphur (not detected on the nose). Plum jam. Dried dates.
Finish: Long, lingering. Oak, milk chocolate with nuts and raisins.
Comment: A liquid pudding! Rich and old.
Score: 8.8
Taster
Nose: Cautious at first. Tropical fruits (ripe bananas, flambéed). Faintly minty.
Palate: Cool and creamy. Oily. Minty. A mint Kulfi. (Rye-like notes).
Finish: More of the same.
Comment: Did I tell you how cool, creamy and minty it was?
Score: 8
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