The Cooper's Choice
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The Cooper's Choice

Strathisla Distillery

1976, 27 Years Old

ABV 46%

Always a complex whisky, hard to pin down. This sample seems to have triggered an oriental mood.

Michael Jackson

Specification

The Cooper's Choice

Strathisla

Brand

1976, 27 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

27

Age (Years)

46%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Cedar. Boxes of dim sum.

Palate: Cereal grain. Egg fried rice. Macaroon on rice paper.

Finish: Sticky rice in banana leaf. Green tea.

Comment: Always a complex whisky, hard to pin down. This sample seems to have triggered an oriental mood.

Score: 7.8

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Lightly oily note. Floral with soft fruits. Sandalwood, hint of compost, rhum shrub, mace. Succulent, sweet and aromatic.

Palate: A nutty shell which cracks open, giving up a burst of flavour, mandarin, sweet spices. Lively, energetic. Light oaky notes.

Finish: Juicy and long.

Comment: A demonstration of how good this distillery can be.

Score: 8.3

8
Overall Score

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