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Murray McDavid (distilled at Lochside, 1981, 46%)
Antique gold color. Fruity aroma with delicate notes of spice (anise, eucalyptus). More fruit on the palate-soft in texture and gently sweet-with interwoven fresh spice notes and a pleasing rounded finish. A gentle, medium-bodied dram.
Style: Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Price: mid $70s. Availability: very limited (imported by Barrique Wines, 773/275-1200).
Described on the label as "the Springbank of the East." That's being a bit generous. However, this is a very pleasant whisky, and it is becoming an increasingly difficult whisky to find. (It last distilled in 1992, and the distillery has since been demolished.)
(2nd Quarter 2001 Issue-Vol. 10#2)
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Lombard "Jewels of Scotland" (distilled at Lochside), 1981 vintage, 50%, $100
Lochside closed in 1992 and its whisky will become increasingly difficult to find. Very fragrant and quite fruity, with lemon, raspberry, red currant, and plum on the nose. It starts out clean and fruity on the palate too, with a gentle maltiness, but this is quickly taken over by dominant toffee and caramel. A nice Lochside whisky, which could have been even better with a little less toffee on the finish.
(1st Quarter 2005 Issue-Vol. 14#1)
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