Rare Malts Coleburn 1979

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 15 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Flowery, dry. Zest of lemon. Resiny. Leafy. Hint of peat. Palate Creamy mint toffee. Sweet, smooth, start, falling away somewhat. Finish Ginger. Spicy, medicinal. Warming. Soothing. Comment The best Coleburn I have tasted.

Jim Murray Nose A floral perfume of bluebells and damp moss. Palate An early sprinkling of clean malt quickly disintegrates into something too oaky, hot and rugged for it's own good. Finish Tired, one-dimensional malt and offers a degree of sweetness against the drying and bitter oak. Comment Despite the low mark, pretty good by Coleburn standards. The nose and finale are impressive.