MacDonalds Glencoe 1960’s 8 Year Old

Nose: Some breads, waxes, cereals, flints - a general sense of ‘Highland’ malt whisky indeed. Also these wee sooty and camphory touches. With water: subtle and supple. Toasted seeds and breads.

Mouth: RIch, oily, fat, waxey, notes of bouillon, mustard powder and new leather. With water: some winter spices such as cloves and cinnamon, alongside rye bread, cooking oils, bitter herbs and a wee touch of plain porridge.

Finish: Medium, rather gingery and spicy, new leather again, white pepper and more herbs.