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Signatory Blair Athol 1973

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 11 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Rummy cake. Hints of banana. Restrained sherry. Palate Sweeter, spicier cake (more gingery). Very rich and long. Good balance of dry smokiness. Finish Very distinct black treacle. Toasted nuts. Burnt crust on a cake. Comment Has matured superbly. I love the interplay of sweet and fruity, hot and dry. The orange colour distinguishes this from Signatory's earlier bottling.

Jim Murray Nose Ripe, rich and clean, honey and kumquats take a delicious centre stage. Palate Immensely intense, the honey malt has first say before oak crushes all in its path. Miraculously, the malt re-emerges rich, biscuity and better than ever before. Finish Rumbling oak after-shocks do little to hamper the honeyed barley. Stunning. Comment It has been 20 years since I came across a BA this fine. There is an after life...