St. Magdalene 1982 36 Year Old, Private Collection 53%

One of only 161 bottles available from this closed Lowland whisky distillery in Linlithgow.
Bottled at 53%, Distilled back in 1982 (1st July 1982), and bottled 21st March 2019.
Cask type - Refill American Hogshead.
Colour: golden.
Aroma: waxy lemons entwine with zesty lime and ripe banana . Creamy vanilla custard and almond marzipan aromas are layered with freshly cut grass and floral tones. aniseed sits in the background.
Taste: Sweet; hints of cracked black pepper and candied tropical fruits give a touch of sweetness before rich dark chocolate truffle centred with salted caramel flavours come through.
Finish: light and delicate with subtle hints of toasted malt, aniseed, and humidor.
From Gordon & MacPhail