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Old & Rare Highland Park 29 Years Old 1978

Brand
Old & Rare
Expression
Highland Park 29 Years Old 1978
Type
Scotch Whisky / Single Malt
Age
29 Year Old
Vintage
1978
Abv
56.70%
Produced at
Highland Park Distillery
Region
Island (non Islay)
Availability
Specialist retailers
Guide Price
£71 plus (US$114 plus) NB! This is our upper price guide, but the whisky may sell for considerably more than this.
Website
http://www.douglaslaing.com

Awards

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 67 by Dave Broom and Martine Nouet.

Whisky Magazine is the perfect complement to the dram in your glass. Every issue brings you fascinating articles on the art, science and romance of the 'water of life', plus page after page of tasting notes.

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Nose
The slightly fungal note of maturity – mushroom compost, late autumn leaves, antique shops. Then a beautiful smouldering peaty note. Sweetness too: both oak and a concentrated black fruit, toffee, then nuts. Old but fresh.
Palate
Explosive palate. Light smoke, nutty wood, coconut, brambles, shifting to nutmeg and then the peat begins to creep through. Rootywith great length.
Finish
Rooty and smoky with a fungal note.
Comment
Old, slightly grumbly but fascinating. Highly recommended.

Martine Nouet

Nose
Aromatic. With an antique fragrance. Old library. Cloved orange, cedar. Then a mouth-watering pastry note. Dundee cake. But the maltiness is not covered.
Palate
Satin-like. Splendid display of sherry flavours. Dates, candied orange, toasted hazelnuts, sultanas. Suple oakiness.
Finish
Dry, lingering. Raisins, oak
Comment
Obviously sherried with a perfect integration of malt and wood. Incredibly smooth given the strength. Bring the chocolates, please!

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