Old & Rare Lochnagar, 33 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 63 by Dave Broom and Arthur Motley.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose Cooked/dried fruits appear first, then there’s some olive oil and cracked pepper. Peachy. In time a waxy/paraffin note which isn’t as unpleasant as it reads. Palate More lifted and aromatic than you expect with a light zestiness. Good balance. Finish Light smoke. Layered fruits. Comment Full but very well balanced for such an ancient character.

Arthur Motley Nose A meaty note mixes with sherbet-like element. Water brings out some lighter fruity notes, like tinned peaches and possibly a little floral element. Some mint sirop. Palate Bready and malty, with sweet Hob Nob biscuits. A little orange too. Finish Oak. Comment A heavy old malt which seemed a bit flabby in places.