Blended Grain 1972 Notable Age Statements 50 yo

 

 

 

50,8°

Distilleries Officially Unknown - Scotland

Refill Bourbon Barrels  

Independent Bottling 

By Decadent Drinks 

Limited Edition 

Blended Whisky

Bottled in 2023

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured, Cask Strength

Totally Unpeated

The 8th bottling in the Notable Age Statements range, launched by Decadent Drinks in 2022, is a Blended Grain, which means it contains only grain whisky from several distilleries. There are only 8 grain-producing distilleries in Scotland, and only 5 of them were open in 1972: Cameronbridge, Girvan, North British, Invergordon and Stratchclyde. The contents of this bottle inevitably come from some of these 5 illustrious names.

Let's Taste It : 

Very old school, with a rustic balance, grainy and crunchy cereals, creamy vanilla, melted butter, various citrus fruits, grapefruit, lime, liquid honey, apricot drizzle, coconut, green apple, dates. Dusty old furniture. Unctuous, woody palate, figs, encaustic, beeswax, toasted cereals, very light spices. Pleasant but not exceptional finish, bark, tinder, hints of honey and apricots, floral touches, terracotta. Whole chestnuts roasted over a wood fire.

In Short, 

It doesn't look quite its age; I find it relatively dynamic and fruity for its 50 years. The influence of the wood is not overpowering. It's a very pleasant, interesting and well-made product. The curious can try to buy it, but personally I think it's too expensive, you're paying the price of age, but that's not reflected on the palate.

Score : 89

                                           To Be Listened While Sipping :

 

                                           Shocking Blue - Venus