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Mackillop's Choice (distilled at Imperial), 23 year old, 1979 vintage, 56.6%, $115
Aged in a bourbon cask. This is a big, vibrantly fruity whisky (lemon, lime, orange, grape), with background notes of anise, fat barley, and vanilla. An unusual and often difficult to find dram. (Bottled exclusively for "Wine on the 9".)
(2nd Quarter 2005 Issue-Vol. 14#2)
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Cask & Thistle (distilled at Imperial), 28 year old, 1975 vintage, 46%, $100
An interesting comparison to the Mackillop's Choice expression reviewed above. This is also a big, bold whisky from the currently mothballed Imperial distillery. This one is less fruity. Instead it is quite sweet with a ripe maltiness up front-and rather viscous in texture-becoming dry, slightly austere, and spicy on the finish, with a wisp of smoke. (Bottled exclusively for Binny's Beverage Depot.)
(2nd Quarter 2005 Issue-Vol. 14#2)
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