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Posted time：2019/7/1
At the year when Lotus Lord Single Malt Scotch Whisky was introduced in 2017, it immediately won the ‘Silver Outstanding’ medal at International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) and ‘Silver’ medal at International Spirits Challenge. Furthermore, three vintage whisky of the Lotus Lord collection have been listed in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2018, all with scores higher than 90!
Every single whisky lover knows that it is already an honor to be included in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible in terms of Mr. Murray’s strict and systematic appraisal. Needless to say, it is even harder to get a score above 85. Despite the tough assessment, Lotus Lord 1996 Single Malt Scotch Whisky still scored 91.5 (out of 100), and Lotus Lord 1992 Single Malt Scotch Whisky scored 95 (out of 100). Stunningly, Lotus Lord 1988 Single Malt Scotch Whisky won a score of 96 (out of 100), with almost full score in Nose, Taste and Overall Balance metrics.
According to Jim Murray’s comments and tasting notes, Lotus Lord 1996 Single Malt Scotch Whisky stands out in Nose and Overall Balance. As we quote from the Whisky Bible, ‘(N:23.5) Hugely enticing, come hither date and walnut tart, as well as a big lump bitten out of a crunchy toffee apple; a fabulous spiced molasses and maple syrup sub plot, softened by butterscotch. (B:23) The sherry butts do impact a degree of late sulphur, but by then your heart will have been won.’ And the quotes for Lotus Lord 1992 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, ‘(N:24) Lychee to the fore, helped along by stewed apple: superb; the vanillas are beautifully weighted. (T:24) Textbook body, offering just enough oils to coat every inch of palate, but light enough for every nuance to come through unmolested. The malt is still evident despite the obvious fruit and oak influence; the toast and spices build slowly and politely into something substantial; the background butterscotch is never far from the surface, in either taste, sweetness or texture. (F:23) Liquorice, mocha and muscovado sugars. the very vaguest of furry notes, but entirely forgivable. (B:24) What a delightful and classy malt.’
Lastly, to show the appreciation towards Lotus Lord 1988 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Mr. Murray wrote, ‘(N:24.5) Even the drips are drips with oloroso. Probably the most outrageously high church sherry and tannin you will find this year - and maybe for a few more. Totally over the top in the massiveness of the toasty grape...but it is a sniff for a sore nose... (T:24) Tastes identical to the nose or, rather, how the nose projects itself and defines the degree of expectation; we are talking Melton Hunt cake wallowing in a bowl of oloroso with burnt molasses sprinkled on top for good measure; the spice attack is short and surprisingly gentle. (F:23.5) Difficult to get this hardcore toastiness without a feel of scorched oak and raisin, which the bitterness confirms; some extra high roast Java coffee sees out the finale. (B:24) Some 20 years ago I might have given this malt a bit of a ticking off for being far too sherry dominant. But, my! How times have changed. I am so relieved to find absolutely no sulphur at work here, I am smothering with kisses what seems like a long-lost son.’
At the year when Lotus Lord Single Malt Scotch Whisky was introduced in 2017, it immediately won the ‘Silver Outstanding’ medal at International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) and ‘Silver’ medal at International Spirits Challenge. Furthermore, three vintage whisky of the Lotus Lord collection have been listed in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2018, all with scores higher than 90!
Every single whisky lover knows that it is already an honor to be included in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible in terms of Mr. Murray’s strict and systematic appraisal. Needless to say, it is even harder to get a score above 85. Despite the tough assessment, Lotus Lord 1996 Single Malt Scotch Whisky still scored 91.5 (out of 100), and Lotus Lord 1992 Single Malt Scotch Whisky scored 95 (out of 100). Stunningly, Lotus Lord 1988 Single Malt Scotch Whisky won a score of 96 (out of 100), with almost full score in Nose, Taste and Overall Balance metrics.
According to Jim Murray’s comments and tasting notes, Lotus Lord 1996 Single Malt Scotch Whisky stands out in Nose and Overall Balance. As we quote from the Whisky Bible, ‘(N:23.5) Hugely enticing, come hither date and walnut tart, as well as a big lump bitten out of a crunchy toffee apple; a fabulous spiced molasses and maple syrup sub plot, softened by butterscotch. (B:23) The sherry butts do impact a degree of late sulphur, but by then your heart will have been won.’ And the quotes for Lotus Lord 1992 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, ‘(N:24) Lychee to the fore, helped along by stewed apple: superb; the vanillas are beautifully weighted. (T:24) Textbook body, offering just enough oils to coat every inch of palate, but light enough for every nuance to come through unmolested. The malt is still evident despite the obvious fruit and oak influence; the toast and spices build slowly and politely into something substantial; the background butterscotch is never far from the surface, in either taste, sweetness or texture. (F:23) Liquorice, mocha and muscovado sugars. the very vaguest of furry notes, but entirely forgivable. (B:24) What a delightful and classy malt.’
Lastly, to show the appreciation towards Lotus Lord 1988 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Mr. Murray wrote, ‘(N:24.5) Even the drips are drips with oloroso. Probably the most outrageously high church sherry and tannin you will find this year - and maybe for a few more. Totally over the top in the massiveness of the toasty grape...but it is a sniff for a sore nose... (T:24) Tastes identical to the nose or, rather, how the nose projects itself and defines the degree of expectation; we are talking Melton Hunt cake wallowing in a bowl of oloroso with burnt molasses sprinkled on top for good measure; the spice attack is short and surprisingly gentle. (F:23.5) Difficult to get this hardcore toastiness without a feel of scorched oak and raisin, which the bitterness confirms; some extra high roast Java coffee sees out the finale. (B:24) Some 20 years ago I might have given this malt a bit of a ticking off for being far too sherry dominant. But, my! How times have changed. I am so relieved to find absolutely no sulphur at work here, I am smothering with kisses what seems like a long-lost son.’
- Lotus Lord 1996 Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Quantity: Limited 12,200 bottles
Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2018: 91.5/100 - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2018 p.169
2017 IWSC Silver Outstanding Medal
2017 ISC Silver Medal
Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2018: 91.5/100 - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2018 p.169
2017 ISC Silver Medal
- Lotus Lord 1992 Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Quantity: Limited 6,200 bottles
Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2018: 95/100 - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2018 p.170
Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2018: 95/100 - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2018 p.170
2017 IWSC Silver Medal
2017 ISC Silver Medal
2017 ISC Silver Medal
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Lotus Lord 1988 Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Quantity: Limited 5,000 bottles
Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2018: 96/100 - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2018 p.170
Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2018: 96/100 - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2018 p.170
Lotus Lord 1977 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
