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Four Rare Malts

Rosebank 1981 Rare Malt (OB), 22 years, 61.6%

Nose: Butterscotch, green apples, peach, nail varnish remover.

Palate: The first impression is actually campfire! More lowlandish with water added, but still there is a strong note of fireplace.

Comments: Not a mild and timid lowlander, this.

Score: 8.5 out of 10

North Port 1979 Rare Malt (OB), 20 years, 61.2%

Nose: Coastline, apple compote, empty and cold fireplace, pepper.

Palate: Slate, pepper, very Talisker-esque.

Score: 9 out of 10

Glendullan 1978 Rare Malt (OB), 26 years, 56.6%

Nose: Plastic, caramel.

Palate: A little rubber, liquorice, heat, sweetness, caramel.

Comments: Nice, but a little boring.

Score: 7 out of 10

Coleburn 1979 Rare Malt (OB), 21 years, 59.4%

Nose: Sour.

Palate: Babypuke, vanilla, stale marsipan.

Comments: Mostly boring but also slightly unpleasant.

Score: 3 out of 10