Detailed Description
A 1981 vintage Coleburn released by independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail as part of the Rare Old series of whiskies. The distillery closed in 1985 and bottlings are now increasingly sought-after.
Coleburn 1981 33 Year Old Rare Old Gordon & Macphail Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 700ML Tasting Notes
Nose: Nose is complex yet not overwhelming.
Palate: A splendid taste with a warm feel to it. Not to smoky but silky smooth.
Finish: This is a very light and refreshing malt.
Distillery Information
The blender Robertson & Sons of Dundee founded Coleburn Distillery in 1897. They re-started the production of Coleburn. When in 1930 DCL (later Diageo) bought the Clynelish Distillery Company they became the new owners of Coleburn and further on the distillery was led by DCL’s subsidiary Scottish Malt Distillers (SMD).
