Connoisseur's Choice Mosstowie 1979

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 32 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Beeswax. Flowery. Palate Orange flower water. Jaffa Cakes. Good malt background. Finish Cocoa powder. Comment A nostalgic reminder of the Lomond still, though I had forgotten it could produce such sweet whisky.

Dave Broom Nose Fragrant to start, then becomes increasingly oily and rich: cloutie dumpling, cooked fruits, spices, syrup; then saddle soap, coffee, nut and light camphor. Palate Generous, thick and smooth with an oily feel and overall sweetness. Golden syrup. Finish Nutty and oily. Empire biscuits, almond. Comment It ain't subtle, but it's well worth trying.