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Hart Brothers (distilled at Glenturret), 10 year old, 1991 vintage, 53.6% ABV, $63
Very fragrant and floral, with bright notes of citrus (lemons, orange) and fresh grass. Similar on the palate, with additional notes of soft honeyed malt and vanilla. Clean, fresh, appetizing finish. A nice aperitif or, better yet, a liquid sorbet between courses.
(3rd Quarter 2004 Issue-Vol. 13#3)
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The MacPhail's Collection (distilled at Glenturret), 15 year old, 46%, $55
Gently sweet, with toffee, nougat, and honey-glazed nuts, balanced by bright citrus and sultana. A soothing, unpretentious, malt I would save for after dinner.
(2nd Quarter 2007 Issue-Vol. 16#2)
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Ledaig, 10 year old, 43%, $48
Sweet, ripe barley, balanced by damp peat, tar, and burning embers. Some spice notes (pepper, anise) linger on the finish. While enjoyable now, some of the flavors seem to behave more like individual solos, rather than harmony. I think they will begin to integrate nicely by the time this generation of Ledaig reaches its teens.
(2nd Quarter 2007 Issue-Vol. 16#2)
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