Rare Malts Selection
8.2

Rare Malts Selection

Glen Mhor Distillery (Closed 1983)

1979, 22 Years Old

ABV 61%

Good but not quite balanced.

Dave Broom

Specification

Glen Mhor

Rare Malts Selection

Brand

1979, 22 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

22

Age (Years)

61%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Dry nose with a slight dirty/earthy note before toffee cream, wholemeal biscuit and a hint of cigar smoke.

Palate: Rich with pear, peach and some toffee. Dries very quickly.

Finish: Some smoke. Dry.

Comment: Good but not quite balanced.

Score: 7.5

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Surprisingly fresh, minty and herbal.

Palate: Lightly syrupy. Texture reminiscent of whipped cream. Rosewater. Sherbet. Meringue on a shortbread base.

Finish: Distinctly leafy and grassy.

Comment: A rare delight.

Score: 8.8

8.2
Overall Score

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