Old Malt Cask Convalmore 30 Years Old 1976

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

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose Cream and tangerine peel with some ras el hanout, dried thyme, coal smoke. With water there’s toasted oak then coconut wax. Lightly earthy. Coal smoke. Palate As expected, a big creamy hit with a silky feel to start;the dry but fragrant spices hitting on the back, though the oak creaks through to dominate slightly. Not a lot in the middle. Finish Dryslightly smoky. Comment Shows maturity but very front loaded.

Martine Nouet Nose Perfumy. Freshly cut wood. But an unusual wood aroma. Then opens up on fruit. Reminds of the spicy candies that are served in Indian restaurants after the meal. Palate Sweeter than expected. Wood is well integrated but perceptible. Bee wax. Spicy. Cinnamon. Finish Medium length. Nutty. Ends on a bitter note (walnut peel). Comment An unusually fragrant dram. Palate does not totally follow though.