Rare Old Inchmurrin 1973

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 28 by Michael Jackson and Martine Nouet.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Fresh. Fruity. Banana. Lemon zest. Palate Flowery. Perfumy. Gin-like. Finish Spicy. Hint of clove. Some astringency. Comment Maturity improves it. Still needs rounding out, but less gauche than the distillery bottling.

Martine Nouet Nose Intense and sharp. Grassy, becomes waxy. Distant hints of fruit. With water, opens up with cereal notes. A touch of coconut milk. Palate Starts smooth but quickly turns crisp and dry. With water, pleasant spicy flavours and less dryness. Finish Firm and very dry. Comment More refreshing and expressive with water. A fairly pleasant classic malt for an apéritif with oatcakes and smoked salmon.