Rare Malts St Magdalene 1998 19 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 29 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Sweet. Burnt. Caramelised. Palate Brown sugar on porridge, followed by marmalade on toast. Finish Hot and drying. Comment For a ghost, quite aggressive.

Dave Broom Nose Assertive, nutty and malty with burnt stubble and rich bourbon oak. Dry but characterful. Good oakiness. Palate Lemon, vanilla with crisp red fruits and orange. Decent feel. Fills the front of the mouth then narrows and tightens. Very direct, as the nose suggests. Finish The memory of oak and grass. Appetising. Comment I like its directness, there’s nothing fussy or fancy about this, just a bloody good drink.