Coleburn Distillery (Closed 1985)
ABV 59.4%
Despite the low mark, pretty good by Coleburn standards. The nose and finale are impressive.
Jim Murray
Rare Malts Selection
Brand
1979, Aged 21 Years
Expression
Single Malt
Type
21
Age (Years)
59.4%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: A floral perfume of bluebells and damp moss.
Palate: An early sprinkling of clean malt quickly disintegrates into something too oaky, hot and rugged for it's own good.
Finish: Tired, one-dimensional malt and offers a degree of sweetness against the drying and bitter oak.
Comment: Despite the low mark, pretty good by Coleburn standards. The nose and finale are impressive.
Score: 7
Taster
Nose: Flowery, dry. Zest of lemon. Resiny. Leafy. Hint of peat.
Palate: Creamy mint toffee. Sweet, smooth, start, falling away somewhat.
Finish: Ginger. Spicy, medicinal. Warming. Soothing.
Comment: The best Coleburn I have tasted.
Score: 7.3
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