Connoisseur's Choice Lochside 1991

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 33 by Michael Jackson and Martine Nouet.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Very light saltiness. A hint of pastry-like maltiness. Palate Creamy, oily and oaty. Then pollen-like. Finish Dry. A hint of citrus. Not very long. Comment Never a classic, but the closure of a distillery is a loss. Lochside was a pleasant whisky, and now it is a collector's item.

Martine Nouet Nose Light, floral and fruity. A hint of mint toffee. Mandarin freshness. A butyric touch with water. Palate Smooth and fresh. Good balance. A certain delicacy in the way flavours mingle. Finish Dry and spicy. What it gains in intensity it loses in elegance. Comment A refined and pleasant dram, perfect for a summer tea-time. Less attractive and aromatic when diluted.