Nosing & Tasting > 17-01-2010
< Laphroaig 1990-2008 Port Askaig 17 year old >
North Port
Whisky: North Port 1981-2008
Serie: Rarest of the Rare
Age: 27 years
Type: Single malt
   
Distilled: 04-1981
Bottled: 10-2008
Cask #: 779
Bottle #: 219/396
Strength: 56.5%
   
Distillery: North Port Distillery
Bottler: Duncan Taylor & Co.
Country: Scotland: Highlands
   
 
Date: 17-01-2010
Nose: Stale, grain, a little vanilla, nuts.
Flavour: Slightly salty, sweet, grassy, red fruit, macadamia nuts, woody, dynamic,
Body: Slightly sharp, oily, slightly fat, calm, beautiful finish.
Comments: Despite the alcohol it's surprisingly gentle. Don't bother drinking this next to reading a good book. You'll be too busy enjoying the whisky to finish even a single page.
Rating: ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++-- ---- (8.5)