Rare Malts Selection

Convalmore Distillery (Closed 1985)

1978, Aged 24 Years

ABV: 54.9%

Age: 24 Years Old

Year Bottled: 2003

Style: Single Malt

Country: Scotland

Region: Speyside

Bottling: Rare Malts Selection

Overall
Score

8.2

Tasting Notes

Nose

Gentle and perfumed with good complexity. Raffia, planed wood, florist shop, fennel. Merest touch of smoke.

Palate

Spring-like freshness. Floral with good balance. Light vanilla notes, peaches. Elegant.

Finish

Becomes firm and oaky.

Comment

Holds itself back a little, but delicious.

Taster Score

8.5

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