Allt - A - Bhainne

Age 7 years
Strength Cask strength - probably around 110° proof
Comments This is a sample only, made available to us by Mr.George Grant of Glenfarclas Distillery. The distillery was built by Chivas Brothers in 1974, and the present tasting sample is probably from the first distillation.
Members' comments "Not bad whisky with a fair malt flavour. Too young really to tell". "Young malt whisky with overpowering alcohol and perhaps a yeasty maltiness. Some peat comes through in the aftertaste. Lacks complexity or any distinguishing features". "On dilution, more of the peat puts in an appearance and dominates over the malt. I prefer it undiluted". "Light, young, sweet malt - quite pleasant. Alcohol dominates even when cut back with water, although malt is distinct". Posibilities. Good for the hip-flask", Added water does make it drinkable and enhances the flavour". "When diluted, a sweet, oily, burnt malt, but still with a lasting alcoholic sting".
Points allotted 6.1

30/10/82