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Duncan Taylor Rarest of the Rare 1979, 27 Years Old

Duncan Taylor Rarest of the Rare

Duncan Taylor Rarest of the Rare

Inverleven Distillery (Closed 1991)

1979, 27 Years Old

Duncan Taylor

ABV: 54.1%

Age: 27 Years Old

Style: Single Malt

Country: Scotland

Region: Lowland

Overall
Score

7.8

Tasting Notes

Nose

Aniseed and liquorice.

Palate

Clean,with some sweet spice.

Finish

Rich,embracing and very pleasant.

Comment

Another beauty from an independent which excels in this field.

Taster Score

8.2

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