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Rarest of the Rare Mosstowie 1975 30 Years Old

Brand Rarest of the Rare
Expression Mosstowie 1975 30 Years Old
Type Scotch Whisky / Single Malt
Age 30 Year Old
Vintage 1975
Abv 48.10%
Produced at Duncan Taylor & Company
Region Speyside
Website http://www.gordonandmacphail.com

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 57 by Martine Nouet and Michael Jackson.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Nose
Fragrant. Creamy. Apricot flan. Vanilla syrup. Caramelised almonds. Gets sweeter and sweeter. Warm bakewell tart.
Palate
Rich and smooth. Clinging on the palate. Rich fruit (stewed apples seared in butter). Sylvestry flavours. Liquorice toffee. Fennel.
Finish
Dry with a slight astringency.
Comment
Tempting nose, the palate is somewhat tougher. A good example of classic bourbon maturation. Pleasant.

Michael Jackson

Nose
Tricky. Not unpleasant but tends to dryness. Packaging materials? Polystyrene cups?
Palate
Sweeter than the nose would suggest. A touch of maltiness.
Finish
Now drying. Warming. Ginger biscuits and cloves. Lemon grass? Thai herbs? Bok choi?
Comment
A difficult whisky to pin down. A tricky nose shouldn’t distract from a pleasant enough palate.

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