Cooper's Choice Glen Albyn 1974, 28 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 25 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Smoke. Char. Earthy. Rose bay willow herb. Palate The floweriness of Glen Albyn is dominated by musty cellar character. There is a fine line between Maderisation, positive oxidation, and stainless. Finish Just when I was swinging into criticism, the whisky emerged fresh, sweet, lively and delicious. Calvados? coffee pralines. Mint creams. Comment Fuller in flavours, and sweeter, than I remember Glen Albyn.

Dave Broom Nose Quite light and pleasant: toasted nut, dried grass, sandalwood. Palate Attractive but not a mouth filler, instead it runs down the middle of the tongue. Well balanced though with spice, soft sweet fruit and a little toffee. Finish Short. Comment Attractive.