Autumn in NY is Here and It's Time for WhiskyFest! Use Code FallForWhisky for Extra Ticket Savings.

81

Score

Scott's Selection (distilled at Longmorn), 33 year old, 1971 Vintage, 53.5%

Price: 170.00 Issue: Fall 2005 Reviewer: John Hansell Category: Single Malt Scotch

Succulent, sappy, with plenty of oak. This whisky is quite fruity, with tangerine, lemon, and strawberries. It is balanced by fat barley, almonds and damp oak. It is not as polished and rounded as the Gordon & Macphail Longmorn reviewed above. Indeed, the fruity, damp oak notes can be quite dominant in this whisky. However, the whisky evolves constantly on the palate and there are some minty, spicy underlying notes which add intrigue. Definitely save this one for after dinner.