Convalmore 24yo 1978/2003 Rare Malts

Convalmore 24yo 1978/2003 Rare Malts

Official bottling 
Single malt - Speyside
Green gold
59.4% ABV
Dram

Nose: Lemon zest, camphor, fresh baked bread, honey, nectarines, cotton sheets, ink. With water, ink, honey, pears, nectarines. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, tingly, hot, syrupy. 
Tasting:  Sweet sour. Cocoa nibs, lohan fruit, fresh baked bread, camphor, nectarines, blackberry jam, malted grains. With water, lohan fruit, pears, nectarines, malted grains. 
Finish: Long. Honey, nectarines, camphor, clay dust, ink. 

Comments: 

I’ve been chasing this one for a long time. One of the very best Convalmores I’ve ever had. It’s minerally and fruity, with layers of flavour that open up wonderfully with a little water. But it doesn’t take that much water, just a drop or two. .

Verdict:

I like this a lot.