Rosebank – 1979 Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1993) (70cl, 40%)

This is a 1979 Rosebank bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for its Connoisseurs Choice series in 1993, at 40% in a 70cl bottle. It dates from before Rosebank closed in 1993 and the distillery was later revived, and comes from the original direct-fired still production. The nose has dried bouillon, flat champagne, faint spice and varnished wood. The palate is round, with a spicy sherry bite that is watered down but still quite rich. The finish is slightly dry, with faint sherry oak.