Murray McDavid Mission II

Glenlossie Distillery

1975, 28 Years Old

Murray McDavid

ABV: 46%

Age: 28 Years Old

Style: Single Malt

Country: Scotland

Region: Speyside

Overall
Score

7.5

Tasting Notes

Nose

Mature. Nutty, powdered hazelnut, cashew. Fresh timber. Limeade and oak with water.

Palate

Caramelised nut. Sweet but the oaky frame is pretty sturdy. Some black fruit (cherry).

Finish

Nuts.

Comment

Decent balance, just a little too long in wood for me.

Taster Score

7.5

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