Rare Malts Selection
7.6

Rare Malts Selection

St Magdalene Distillery (Closed 1983)

1998, Aged 19 Years

ABV 63.8%

For a ghost, quite aggressive.

Michael Jackson

Specification

Rare Malts Selection

Brand

1998, Aged 19 Years

Expression

Single Malt

Type

19

Age (Years)

63.8%

ABV

Lowland

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Sweet. Burnt. Caramelised.

Palate: Brown sugar on porridge, followed by marmalade on toast.

Finish: Hot and drying.

Comment: For a ghost, quite aggressive.

Score: 7.3

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Assertive, nutty and malty with burnt stubble and rich bourbon oak. Dry but characterful. Good oakiness.

Palate: Lemon, vanilla with crisp red fruits and orange. Decent feel. Fills the front of the mouth then narrows and tightens. Very direct, as the nose suggests.

Finish: The memory of oak and grass. Appetising.

Comment: I like its directness, there's nothing fussy or fancy about this, just a bloody good drink.

Score: 8

7.6
Overall Score

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