Old Malt Cask
7.6

Old Malt Cask

Ardmore Distillery

1977, 30 Years Old

ABV 50%

Oak is prevailing, especially on the palate. Lacks balance and charm.

Martine Nouet

Specification

Douglas Laing

Old Malt Cask

Brand

Douglas Laing

Bottler

1977, 30 Years Old

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: An unwelcome note of damp wood at start which gives way to wet straw then citrus fruit (orange pulp). Takes times to open up. Grated coconut.

Palate: Smooth at start then getting drier and slightly sour. Grippy oak, Touch of leather.

Finish: Dry, spicy (paprika).

Comment: Oak is prevailing, especially on the palate. Lacks balance and charm.

Score: 7.5

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Warm. Cow's breath and sweet hay with a hint of scented smoke, lemon. Mature. Becomes fresher and greener in time, hedge clippings.

Palate: Clean, leafy with an acidic energy. Good orchard fruits in, then hazelnut and light smoke. Good balance.

Finish: Tight and slightly smoked.

Comment: Has maturity and presence. Ardmore: a complete package.

Score: 7.8

7.6
Overall Score

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