James MacArthur's Old Masters

Glentauchers Distillery

1990, 14 Years Old

Old Masters

ABV: 58.8%

Age: 14 Years Old

Year Bottled: 2005

Style: Single Malt

Country: Scotland

Region: Speyside

Bottling: James MacArthur

Overall
Score

7.0

Tasting Notes

Nose

Plain nose, some sulphur, biscuit crumbs, marsh gas. Immature.

Palate

A mix of overripe fruits, pineapple essence, pear drops, then oak. Tart.

Finish

Hard.

Comment

No maturation.

Taster Score

6.0

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