Glen Keith 43 Years Old Cadenhead Single Cask 43.2% 1973

Professional reviews

Serge Valentin (90)

NederlandsStrange that I haven’t tried this one yet… Perhaps did I feel there was a Craigduff 1973 coming…

Colour: pale gold.

Nose: similar, no question about that. There’s even more ‘peat’ in this than in the Craigduff, as it’s even pretty medicinal, with tinctures and balms, as well as these stunning jams and syrups that were already in the ‘bastard’. The honeyness is striking too here, and the ripe mirabelles, and the sultanas, the old sweet wine (Carole Bouquet’s Pantelleria – and why not?), and this wonderful fresh herbal mix. Parsley, lovage, dill, basil, coriander… It is an exceptional nose. Also yellow flowers, wallflowers, broom, lime flowers…

Mouth: it is where the Craigduff takes the lead, as this Glen Keith is a tad too oaky now, with some drying green tannicity. Strong green tea. All the rest is perfect, with ripe mirabelles again, custard, bananas, honey, these touches of menthol and camphor that come with age, some pear pie… Finish: medium, more on honey again, with this lemony aftertaste that just always works, with just any spirits.

Comments: it was actually less tannic on the palate, that was just the arrival. High class old Glen Keith.