Lismore malt
A single malt pointer for the enthusiasts among you: Lismore single malt, perhaps exclusive to the U.S. market. No age statement, billed as “pure single highland malt scotch whisky”, unidentified distillery. This is quite pleasant: a soft toffee nose, with a soft, Lowlandish, floral palate with hints of apple. Bottled at 40% abv but with an edge that would make me guess 43%. The main advantage? The price: $13.
Nothing to write home about, but a fine and inexpensive everyday dram. I wonder what distillery it hails from.
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November 21st, 2007 at 9:18 am
glenfarclas
November 21st, 2007 at 3:26 pm
You’re right, I forgot to follow up this post with an identification of the malt. It is a vatting of 7 - 9 year old Glenfarclas.
October 3rd, 2008 at 3:59 pm
According to my research from a book called “The Scottish Whisky Distilleries,” Lismore is named as an unofficial bottle from the Glenrothes distillery. I will be carrying both marques by next week, and I am very excited.