Caperdonich Distillery
ABV 46%
Good structure, but spoiled by bitterness and woodiness.
Michael Jackson
Murray McDavid
Murray McDavid Mission II
Brand
Murray McDavid
Bottler
1968, 35 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
35
Age (Years)
46%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Aromatic. Restrained peat smoke.
Palate: Peaty, grassy, potpourri. Bath Olivers.
Finish: Dry, intense. Slightly bitter. Woody.
Comment: Good structure, but spoiled by bitterness and woodiness.
Score: 7.3
Taster
Nose: Blossom (cherry/apple). Lightly spicy and young. Pine. With water Roquefort cheese (!) and nut oil.
Palate: Sweet and sugared light and lemony. The cheese is still there.
Finish: Clean fresh and short.
Comment: A charming dram from a still which usually is pretty bland.
Score: 7.8
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