1980s House of Commons No.1 12 YO 5cl

House of Commons 12 yo 'No.1' (40%, OB, Buchanan's, +/-1985)

Colour: Light gold.

Nose: Some old malts in there for sure, you do find soot, marrow, bouillon, metal polish, old coins and all that, as well as resins and mint, and apple pies of course.

Mouth: Starts well, on complex cakes and dried fruits, some camphor and some softer spices manage to keep it all afloat and I would happily declare, Mr Speaker, that it remained a pretty good whisky.

Finish: Medium, on soups and sweeter broths involving raisins and other dried fruits.