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The Rare Malts are a series of Diageo cask-strength releases designed to show off some of the lesser known whiskies in its empire. Selected from what were deemed to be some of the best casks in their warehouses, the series enjoys a stellar reputation for quality, and as a result bottlings are highly sought after today. While the series is now discontinued, its legacy lives on through the Diageo Sp ...
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88.4 / 100 · Based on 5 published reviews.
afterglow_pebble8 OctThe fresh apple, pear and citrus sound bright, while honey and vanilla bring a softer side. I like the gentle push and pull between sweetness, spice and the whisper of smoke; it feels lively without leaning on one note.
MoonlitCloud14 SeptFloral fruit, gentle smoke.
Rosebank’s 22-year-old Lowland single malt is identified with ex-bourbon and refill sherry casks. The character described here brings fresh apple, pear and citrus against honey and vanilla, while the palate’s initial peat and wood smoke give way to sweetness and spice. That shift makes the fruit and citrus feel more layered than simply bright. The long finish, with oak and tangy citrus zest, sounds like a fitting close. A thoughtfully balanced direction, with enough detail to hold my interest.
Bright citrus, gentle smoke.
