Malts of Scotland Caperdonich 1972 (38 year old) 52.4%
Sherry cask 1145/ Dist: Oct 1972 Btl: Mar 2011/ Tasted: July 2011
A superbly mature nose with a profusion of Armagnac-esque dried fruit and an intriguing old marc-like note. Very deep with liquorice and wood notes adding more complexity. Dilution simplifies the nose and leaves the old marc notes dominant.
Very soft, but the combination of alcohol and wood tannins have really dried the palate out. Dilution unfortunately makes it rather watery and confected. Neat the finish is masked by the alcohol, with water some peppery notes have appeared. In conclusion: Great nose, shame about the palate
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