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St Magdalene Rare Malts Selection 19 Year Old, 1998, 63.8%
St Magdalene

St Magdalene Rare Malts Selection 19 Year Old, 1998, 63.8%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 44
Average Score
Avg 94
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Description

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 Special Releases. This particular bottling is a 1979 vintage, 19-year-old St Magdalene, bottled in 1998 as part of the Rare Malts Selection.

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Whisky Online AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 16, 2026SGD 1,970.32
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Cask type
N.A
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
Local barley, Lothians
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
431
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork with metal cap
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Rare Malts Selection
Historical context
Closed Distillery
Special release
Limited Edition
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Hugely creamy and sweet, with notes of melon, lemon, floral elements, honey, vanilla, and a malty character. Some hints of smoke, wet wood, and old books.
Palate
Thick and oily mouthfeel, with flavors of lemon/lime, wood, orange, plum, vanilla, custard, pepper, cocoa, and a malty sweetness. Some sherry influence and a peppery kick.
Finish
Long and peppery, with lingering citrus, sweet and creamy notes, floral hints, and a woody, earthy character.
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