ABV 55.3%
A solid performer but not in the same league as the 1982 25 Years Old.
Dominic Roskrow
Port Ellen
Brand
8th Release, 1978, 29 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
29
Age (Years)
2008
Year of Bottling
55.3%
ABV
Islay
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Curious Oriental food note (chow mein?) some coconut and tarry smoke.With water it's all change,with cleaner and zingy lime notes.
Palate: Savoury olives and artichoke,sweet and woody,with a distinctive peaty and earthy underlay.
Finish: Quite long; rustic,with some salt and pepper.
Comment: A solid performer but not in the same league as the 1982 25 Years Old.
Score: 7.1
Taster
Nose: Briny.Smoky. Rooty peat.Hint of violet. Tarmac after a summer shower. Seaweed bonfire. Rich and invigorating.Touch of lemon zest.
Palate: Firm and sweet. That lovely deep maltiness wrapped in smoke. Dances\ron the tongue. Tangerine. A light touch of TCP.
Finish: Dry,spicy,fizzy.
Comment: That dram gives you a briny hug. It warms you without burning. A zesty queen of the Hebrides.
Score: 9
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