Gordon & MacPhail - Balmenach Distillery - 1972/1991 - Tasting Notes

Gordon & Macphail bottling from the Balmenach Distillery, distilled in 1972 and bottled in 1991 at 40%

Nose

Toffee, soft, creamy, rich dark fruit, vanilla pods, raisin, white pepper, sweet dried fruits, cocoa butter

Palate

Sweet, dried fruits, light flower honey, cinnamon, toffee, cocoa, creamy, violets, buttercups, milk chocolate

Finish

Vanilla and cocoa butter on the medium length finish

Score

7 out of 10. It is a bit soft but nice. With a drop of water it gets a bit more creamy and the cinnamon and dry cocoa notes go a bit to the back and the milk chocolate and light floral notes get stronger.