Lombard Speyside, 8 year old, 43%, $30
Quite fragrant and fairly sweet (but not cloyingly so), rich with nutty toffee, nougat, and bright summer fruits. Clean, gently sweet finish. Well rounded, nicely matured for its age and, at $30, a good value these days. A versatile whisky to keep in the drinks cabinet; it’s enjoyable enough sipping neat or with a splash of water, but (at this price) you won’t cringe if your guests drink it on the rocks or use it as a mixer.
Advanced Malt Advocate magazine rating: 82
Sounds lovely for the price.
So happy to see the activity level back up on the blog!
I went through a bottle of a similar Lombard product a while back– the Pebble Beach anonymous 12 yo Speyside Single Malt. I really liked the stuff. Generally, Lombard does a lot of good stuff and I hope I see some of this in my area. Sounds like it’s a bit better than the McClelland’s Speyside.
[...] Hansell enjoys Lombard “Speyside” 8 year old, calling it “well rounded, nicely matured for its age.” At $30 per bottle, we may [...]