Gordon & MacPhail Rare Old
8.6

Gordon & MacPhail Rare Old

Highland Park Distillery

1970

ABV 40%

Disappointing. Where is the richness, and especially the island character?

Michael Jackson

Specification

Rare Old

Gordon & MacPhail

Brand

Gordon & MacPhail

Bottler

1970

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

40%

ABV

Islands (Non Islay)

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Lightly grassy, leafy, earthy.

Palate: Textured body. Honeyed. Rummy. Bitter chocolate. Ginger. Spicy. White pepper.

Finish: Salty. Rooty.

Comment: Disappointing. Where is the richness, and especially the island character?

Score: 7.8

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Rich yet subtle. Minty freshness. Pear drops and pineapple. Floral notes and a hint of honey.

Palate: Sweet and mellow. Mouth-coating. Biscuity and buttery (lemon cake). Fresh crushed almonds with a touch of aniseed. White chocolate. Ginger.

Finish: Long, warm, whispering out a luscious combination of mixed spices.

Comment: A cheering malt with a rich array of aromas and flavours. Enjoy with good company.

Score: 9.3

8.6
Overall Score

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