Old Malt Cask
7.5

Old Malt Cask

Convalmore Distillery (Closed 1985)

1976, Aged 30 Years

ABV 50%

An unusually fragrant dram. Palate does not totally follow though.

Martine Nouet

Specification

Douglas Laing

Old Malt Cask

Brand

Douglas Laing

Bottler

1976, Aged 30 Years

Expression

Single Malt

Type

30

Age (Years)

2007

Year of Bottling

50%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Perfumy. Freshly cut wood. But an unusual wood aroma. Then opens up on fruit. Reminds of the spicy candies that are served in Indian restaurants after the meal.

Palate: Sweeter than expected. Wood is well integrated but perceptible. Beeswax. Spicy. Cinnamon.

Finish: Medium length. Nutty. Ends on a bitter note (walnut peel).

Comment: An unusually fragrant dram. Palate does not totally follow though.

Score: 7.5

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Cream and tangerine peel with some ras el hanout, dried thyme, coal smoke. With water there's toasted oak then coconut wax. Lightly earthy. Coal smoke.

Palate: As expected, a big creamy hit with a silky feel to start; the dry but fragrant spices hitting on the back, though the oak creaks through to dominate slightly. Not a lot in the middle.

Finish: Dry, slightly smoky.

Comment: Shows maturity but very front loaded.

Score: 7.5

7.5
Overall Score

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