Lidl's 28-year old Highland Malt for £30 - it's here again

[CMM]

Tasting notes last year were quite favourable, so for those who missed out, get down to your local Lidl.

[Archer]

Cheers CMM, i will pop into Lidl on the way home from work.

[Charlie]

Thanks CMM i will pay Lidl a visit

[Blackadder]

I saw your post earlier CMM and tried my local Lidl without any luck

[Mark]

Cheers CMM, i wonder if this is some Maxwell 28 year old Lidl have left over from last year or if it is a new batch, either way i will check out my local Lidl stores in the morning.

[Frankie]

I had know luck in my local Lidl

[CMM]

Sorry - I jumped the gun. It is listed in their Christmas brochure, but not yet in the stores.
Apology No. 2 - it is £34.99 (not £30)

[sorren]

Thats why none of us can find it then ....

[James T]

Its good to know i havent missed out on a bottle, never got one last year.

[Andy M]

[5-12-1908]

[CMM]

Nothing in the brochure, but last year, it was available as from Thursday, 25th November, so it is reasonable to assume Thursday, 24th November, this year.
Seemed to be sold out by the end of the month.
Herewith tasting notes from last year:
" Brought my first bottle yesterday and had to open it.... what do you get for £30 in Lidl?! was my thought. Well fear not, once you get passed the slightly nasty shiny stopper an intense aroma is released when you first open the bottle. I popped some into my glass and added a little water, as is my preference. The aroma is a pleasant warm citrus with a hint of cinnamon... think mulled wine.

Then it was on to the taste... first a rich almost bitter Cointreau orange feel which follows through to a sweet candied lemon peel and ending with a smooth deep, but not peaty, autumn fruits & caramel finish!

My advise, it's not the most memorable whisky you'll ever try & it doesn't have the signature flare of an Islay or Speyside malt, but make no mistake that as a seasonal offering, your guests will be very happy and impressed. On a personal note, I think it's too good for guests and may well kept it just for my own pleasure on cold winter nights. So forget any reservations you may have about the supplier... GRAB YOUR BOTTLE/S WHILE YOU CAN!!!

Rating 77/100 but at a price point of under £30 it's the best value bottle around"

[Frankie]

Cheers i will have a look for it again in a couple of weeks time

[willie5094]

Its actually a 24 years old called Glen Marnoch, bought one this morning and waiting for Santa Claus before opening so will post when I sample it.

Apparently Aldi were selling a 12 year Glen Marnoch old 2 years ago for £12.99 and someone said it was from the Dalmore distillery and relabelled as Dalmore were having trouble selling it. Hic

[Bookie]