The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
- Distillery
- Ian Macleod
- Region
- Other Scotch
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.7%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £142.2
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Tobacco, Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Old Wood
- Description
- Other Scotch offers a unique perspective with The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997, described as 'Sherried', 'Tobacco', and 'Chocolate'. Its 56.7% ABV hints at a robust character, yet without ratings, it's hard to predict consensus. At £142.2, it delivers a bold complexity that could surprise or satisfy.
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The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is a 20-year-old single malt from Ian Macleod (Other Scotch, Scotland), bottled at 56.7% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, tobacco, chocolate, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Other Scotch offers a unique perspective with The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997, described as 'Sherried', 'Tobacco', and 'Chocolate'. Its 56.7% ABV hints at a robust character, yet without ratings, it's hard to predict consensus. At £142.2, it delivers a bold complexity that could surprise or satisfy.
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