Girvan Single Grain 1964

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 20 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Quick spiciness, then linseed and leather. Cedar. Body very rich for a grain whisky. Palate Smooth. Sweetish. Emphatic, lingering, milk chocolate. Developing a gentle, toasted-almond, dryness. Finish Firm. Soothing. Comment I've always had a soft spot for this distillery's Black Barrel, and I like this version even more. Not very complex-but it is a grain whisky.

Dave Broom Nose Great legs. Intense and quite oily, this marries sweet and savoury beautifully. Spice galore. with soft caramelised fruit, plum/prune and treacle. Palate Elegant and smooth. A woody start then a luscious, spicy mid-palate like cinnamon buns slathered with butter. Finish Clove, all spice, cinnamon. Spicy! Comment Superb. Let's have more quality grain like this.