Rare Malts Selection
7.2

Rare Malts Selection

Coleburn Distillery (Closed 1985)

1979, Aged 21 Years

ABV 59.4%

Despite the low mark, pretty good by Coleburn standards. The nose and finale are impressive.

Jim Murray

Specification

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

Tasting Notes

Jim Murray

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

Michael Jackson

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

7.2
Overall Score

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