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
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