Gordon & MacPhail Glen Scotia 1992 Cask Strength

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 39 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Waterfront. Slight tar-like smokiness. Palate Syrupy maltiness with suggestions of stewed fruit. Seems suddenly to slim down, becoming firm and slightly metallic. Then takes on a surge of saltiness. Finish Dusty. Slightly woody. Comment Far from the best Glen Scotia, but I have always entertained a sneaky respect for this distillery.

Dave Broom Nose Great start: clotted cream, banana split. Oily. Then inner tube, peat shed in the rain, damp tweeds. The rubber intensifies with water. Old wellies/neoprene. Palate Peaty, nut oil, earth. Reminiscent of a back-street garage. Long and oily. Finish Grubby. Comment I try to like Glen Scotia, really I do, but I simply can't.