Old & Rare Highland Park 29 Years Old 1978

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 67 by Dave Broom and Martine Nouet.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose The slightly fungal note of maturity – mushroom compost, late autumn leaves, antique shops. Then a beautiful smouldering peaty note. Sweetness too: both oak and a concentrated black fruit, toffee, then nuts. Old but fresh. Palate Explosive palate. Light smoke, nutty wood, coconut, brambles, shifting to nutmeg and then the peat begins to creep through. Rootywith great length. Finish Rooty and smoky with a fungal note. Comment Old, slightly grumbly but fascinating. Highly recommended.

Martine Nouet Nose Aromatic. With an antique fragrance. Old library. Cloved orange, cedar. Then a mouth-watering pastry note. Dundee cake. But the maltiness is not covered. Palate Satin-like. Splendid display of sherry flavours. Dates, candied orange, toasted hazelnuts, sultanas. Suple oakiness. Finish Dry, lingering. Raisins, oak Comment Obviously sherried with a perfect integration of malt and wood. Incredibly smooth given the strength. Bring the chocolates, please!