ABV 57.7%
Another great outdoors dram to pep the spirits up.
Rob Allanson
Port Ellen
Brand
9th Release, 1979, 30 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
30
Age (Years)
2009
Year of Bottling
57.7%
ABV
Islay
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Initially closed then this marine character wakes up. Damp embers,\rbracken, samphire. A citrus edge lurks after a while.
Palate: The smoke comes at the end after citrus sweets, lemon drops and\rorange sherberts.
Finish: Long with lemon drizzle cake.
Comment: Another great outdoors dram to pep the spirits up.
Score: 8.4
Taster
Nose: Grassy and smoky. Bonfire on a wet day. Damp straw. Bog myrtle. Wet sand\rand shells. In time, vanilla swirls up with lemonade to bring in a sweet touch. With water, freshly squeezed lemon.
Palate: Sweet and crisp. Lemon sherbet, hints of lemon grass. The smoke keeps\rmainly backstage.
Finish: Lingering, soothing on marzipan.
Comment: A wonderful freshener on a warm summer day, citrussy and smokier\rthan phenolic.
Score: 8.6
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