Rare Malts Glen Ord 1974, 23 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 5 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Very fresh, assertive. Leafy, lightly peaty. Fragrant smoke Palate Big, slightly syrupy and very malty, with nuts, raisins, ginger, lemon peel and roses. Finish Spicy, flowery, peaty. Comment Far paler and less sherried than the main version from this distillery. I would like at least some sherry to round the gingery spiciness, but I like the way that rose character comes through in this one.

Jim Murray Nose Orangey and very faintly peaty, yet light and slightly ethereal. Palate Tangy and sweetly malted. Rich, slightly oily body; biscuity, chewy. Gentle smokiness. Finish Very clean and soft with the malt managing to outweigh the oak. Impressive. Comment Extremely high quality expression from an ill-served distillery.