Inverleven Distillery (Closed 1991)
ABV 54.1%
This whisky definitely needs water to extinguish the fire. Would have benefited from a bottling at a lower strength.
Martine Nouet
Duncan Taylor
Rarest of the Rare
Brand
1979, 27 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
27
Age (Years)
54.1%
ABV
Lowland
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Malty. Wholewheat bread. Weetabix. Freshly squeezed orange. Cheerful.
Palate: Nervous with a spicy kick.A bowl of exotic fruit.Pineapple, pomegranate.
Finish: The alcohol weighs a bit too much. Slightly burning.Pepper if not chilli.
Comment: This whisky definitely needs water to extinguish the fire. Would have benefited from a bottling at a lower strength.
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: Aniseed and liquorice.
Palate: Clean,with some sweet spice.
Finish: Rich,embracing and very pleasant.
Comment: Another beauty from an independent which excels in this field.
Score: 8.2
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