Ian MacLeod Dun Bheagan Glen Scotia 1977 (32 year old) 56%
Bourbon Hogshead 1691/ Dist: 1977 Btl: 2009/ Tasted: Nov 2010
Initially there doesn’t seem to be much to the nose. It’s quite fresh, given its age and slightly fruity. Yet… give it some time, some swirling and hard sniffing………. And lo…….. It’s fishy!!! A sort of combination of alcohol, kippers, fish roe and entrails! Followed by hints of sweet malt, dried fruit, coastal notes and finally some cardboard.
On the palate it is pretty much old oak and alcohol. The spirit has really tired and that cardboard note is definitely prevalent. Some late fishy and menthol notes try to salvage the situation.
A drop of water makes little difference to the nose, possibly emphasising the coastal character, whereas on the palate it really disappoints. It just lacks flavour or direction. Imagine candy coated fish with hints of spirity marc bolstered by some good oak. And that is about it.
I’d be amazed if anyone in their right mind would want to part with £144 for this poor excuse of a Glen Scotia. In fact for £20 less you can have the awesome 33 yearold from DewarRattray!
Ian MacLeod Dun Bheagan Glen Scotia 1975 (31 year old) 51.4%
Bourbon Cask 2191/ Dist: 1975 Btl: 2006/ Tasted: Sept 2007
Very stinky, earthy, manure and decaying old rose petals. Reminiscent of Marc. My god it gets stinkier by the minute. Water brings out some fruit and an oiliness but doesn’t disguise the composting rose petals!
The palate is all about the delicate mature fruit intermingled with manure, decaying rose petals and earth!!!! If you like Marc then it’s heaven. If however delicate mature fruit coated in compost isn’t your thing, then best avoided
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