Rare Malts Selection

Blair Athol Distillery

1975, Aged 27 Years

ABV: 54.7%

Age: 27 Years Old

Year Bottled: 2002

Style: Single Malt

Country: Scotland

Region: Highland

Bottling: Rare Malts Selection

Overall
Score

7.6

Tasting Notes

Nose

Medium rich. Polished oak, chestnut purée, butter, cake, chocolate chip cookie.

Palate

Very nutty. Hazelnut spread, chestnut. Soft and sweet with dundee cake sweetness towards the back.

Finish

Orange peel. Chocolate.

Comment

Attractive but slightly flabby.

Taster Score

7.3

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