Kingsbury Islay 1973, 27 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 13 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Very restrained. Where has the seashore gone? Palate Lightly syrupy. Bafflingly thin flavours at first, then developing the earthy Ardbeg character, with a nice splash of mustard. Finish Finally the phenolic, tar-like, rope flavours come through. Comment Has this cask slept so long that it cannot completely wake up?

Jim Murray Nose Truly awesome complexity. Sprig of mint with peat, malt, iodine and oak. Palate Ultra-rich and dense at first, then actually thinned out by the vanilla oakiness. Unbelievable. Finish Soooo long...with some chocolate adding to the tapestry. Comment Every connoisseur should get his hands on this at any cost. A classic among classics.