Rare Malts Selection

Glen Mhor Distillery (Closed 1983)

1979, 22 Years Old

Glen Mhor

ABV: 61%

Age: 22 Years Old

Style: Single Malt

Country: Scotland

Region: Speyside

Overall
Score

8.2

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dry nose with a slight dirty/earthy note before toffee cream, wholemeal biscuit and a hint of cigar smoke.

Palate

Rich with pear, peach and some toffee. Dries very quickly.

Finish

Some smoke. Dry.

Comment

Good but not quite balanced.

Taster Score

7.5

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