Linlithgow 1973 / 30 Year old

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Linlithgow 1973 / 30 Year old
Single Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky
A fabulous cask strength expression of Linlithgow aka St Magdalene, this was part of the Diageo super premium 'Special Releases' from 2004. Beautiful grassy, fruity Lowland malt whisky with real depth.


£265.65 inc. VAT (£226.09 ex. VAT)



 
More Details:
Country: Scotland
Region: Lowland
Bottler: Distillery Bottling
Age: 30 Year Old
Vintage: 1973
Strength: 59.6%
Bottle Size: 70cl
 
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Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes from Whiskyfun (Serge Valentin)

Nose: a bold, jammy attack on the nose, mostly on citrons and lemons, the malt getting then even fruitier, maybe more in classic Lowland style than other St. Magdalenes. Still there are fine notes of linseed oil, maybe olive oil, ashes… There’s also an excellent spiciness (hints of cloves and nutmeg). Much more drinkable ‘just like that’ than expected.

Mouth: more or less in the same vein as on the nose, with lemon marmalade and a beautiful oakiness (perfect ‘oaky balance’ here at 30yo). Long, rather dry finish, quite sensual I must say. More than other versions in any case. Love it, 92 points.


Producer's Tasting Notes

Nose: Deep fruity nose – cherries, kirsch, strawberry jam, heady roses, develops traces of Black Forest Gateau, then freshens to unripe cherries and tinned pears, with almonds behind. Adding water brings up pear-drops and acetone at first, then crème brulee and burnt orange marmalade (faint peat). Later some tangerine and passion fruit notes.

Body: Light, slightly waxy, with good viscosity.

Palate: Very expressive, surprisingly fruity. Jammy sweetness and considerable fresh acidity. An interesting cedar-dry medicinal development (like inhaling an old- fashioned cough remedy). Chocolate spread on toast.

Finish: Dries out into a warming, lightly bitter, short finish, leaving a ghost of
chocolate orange.

Brand Info:
Linlithgow
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Also known as St Magdalene, this lost Lowlands distillery was built in the mid-18th century by Sebastian Henderson and operated for well over 200 years before being closed in the great cull of 1983.  It had passed to A & J Dawson in 1798 before being acquired by DCL in 1912.  The distillery was re-equipped in 1927 and had its own floor maltings until 1968, after which it bought in malt from Glenesk. 
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