Glen Mhor 25 Year (1970) Campbell & Clark Limited

Reviewed by: zSolaris

Distillery: Glen Mhor.

Bottler: Campbell & Clark Limited

Region: Highland.

Age: 25 year. Distilled in 1970.

ABV: 45.0%.

Price: Part of an advent calendar curated by /u/federalagents, /u/dangerousdoorknob, and myself.

Color: 1.4, Tawny.

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Nose: The first note that comes to mind is of leather polish, though not polish that has been freshly applied. There’s a bit of an industrial oil note that’s rather dirty but not overpowering. You get some fruitier notes as well in the form of Twizzlers and a strawberry rhubarb pâtes de fruits. Some citrus notes come up as well in the form of orange blossoms and orange liqueur. A bit of almond oil wraps things up.

Palate: The mouthfeel is a little thinner than I would have expected but it is rather full of flavor. The first sip is a little industrial with some dirty, sooty peat. The sips after that first one are a lot more fruity in nature. The strawberry rhubarb pâtes de fruits notes from the nose are really in the driving seat. There’s something that reminds me of stewed beets and some kind of cherry sauce. A bit of musty stuff and old leather wrap things up.

Finish: Rather long. Dried red fruits, cranberries and cherries mostly, are the major note. A bit of leather polish and some soot wrap things up.

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Conclusion: It isn’t every day you get to try a Glen Mhor so I was super hyped when we came across one to put in our 2023 Advent Calendar. This one has set the bar pretty high for what Glen Mhor can be. It’s a nice balance of some really dirty and industrial notes with some well developed fruity ones. Those strawberry rhubarb pâtes de fruits notes in particular were fantastic. Overall, I’m very glad we were able to get our hands on one of these bottles and were able to try out this long gone distillery.

Rating: 92.

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Scotch Whisky Review #532, Highland Review #107, Whisky Network Review #698

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Scoring Legend:

• 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky.
• 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category.
• 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram.
• 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff.
• 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting.
• 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better.
• 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink.
• 50-59: Save it for mixing.
• 0-49: Blech.