Country: Scotland
Brand: MacLeod's
Type: Single Malt Whisky
Region: Lowland
Age: 8 Years
Alcohol: 40%
Colour: Pale Gold, Straw
Nose: An initial waft of Sherry passes relatively quickly and is followed by Straw, Pencils, Green Oak, Biscuits, Alcohol, a hint of Sulphur and a bit of Citrus. Slightly Metallic. Not much going on I'm afraid.
Palate: Quite Thin with Malt, Hay, Orange, Oak and light Spices.
Finish: Bitter-Sweet with Sugar, Malt, Oak, light Spices and Orange Marmalade.
I added a few drops of water and the Nose basically disappears. Palate and Finish gain some Herbs and very light Licorice. It really doesn't matter a lot!
Rating: 74.5
Nose: 18.5 – Taste: 19 – Finish: 18.5 – Overall: 18.5
General Remarks: This Lowland Single Malt was produced and bottled by Ian MacLeod Distillers Ltd, an Independent Bottler established in 1933 and a.o. owner of the Glengoyne Distillery and various Blends such as Isle of Skye and Smokehead. Many people will know their Chieftain's range as well. The Lowland is part of a small collection known as MacLeod's Scotch Whisky Trail that also includes a Single Malt from Speyside, Highland, Island and Islay as well as the before mentioned Isle of Skye Blend. A full bottle of the Lowland costs around 40 US Dollars but the collection has been discontinued apparently although a Miniature Gift Set is still widely available. (See Picture Below)
Drinking Experience Neat: Below Average
Conclusion: Quite a disappointment really. There are not many Lowland Distilleries left so this is probably either Auchentoshan or Glenkinchie, matured in - or finished in Ex-Sherry Casks. Light Nose, Weak Palate and Short and Indifferent Finish. Let's forget about this one shall we!
Jan van den Ende June 10, 2013
Jan van den Ende June 10, 2013
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