Pittyvaich The Cooper's Choice 1988 28 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 2189

Jun 28, 2026, 11:03:36

Just had a proper dram last night after work 🥃 First you get that bright pine needle hit, then soft barley water malt, bits of bread crumble sweetness, like you nabbed a piece of sourdough still warm from the baker’s. It’s proper not modern, no flashy new modern distillery nonsense here, feels like old school stuff that’s been sat in a damp cellar for ages. History often hurts innit? You can taste all the old stories in it, but it’s not easy-easy to knock bak, you gotta sip slow. Warms up a bit and the soapiness further comes out, y’know? Got a hit of raw cider sharpness, pressed grapefruit peel zest, even a faint ink note, like you licked a biro as a kid. That linseed oil tang, slight tallow richness, a whiff of new plastic pouches when you first poured, and that weird chemical taste that hangs just for a sec. All wrapped round with heavy beer, distilled beer depth, a hint of grass juice freshness, that slight engine oil edge, proper rough round the edges. Aftertaste is medium finish, lingers just right, not too much, not too little. Proper worth bottling, this one, even if it’s a bit mental.

Whiskyspace Notes 2184

Jun 28, 2026, 09:34:19

Had a dram today that reminded me of yeast extracts and a whiff of lamp oil, with a funny drop of balsamico tang. There's a bit of grist and straw, a hint of engine oil, and a meaty/sulphury side that feels like old mead. The finish is leafier, with a touch of paraffin and a wackiness that keeps it interesting. 😄

Whiskyspace Notes 1873

Jun 23, 2026, 22:24:49

Took a sip and immediately got this heavy beer vibe, like proper old-school barley water but with a weird chemical kick. Not sure if it's the new plastic pouch thing or just distilled beer gone wrong, but there's this tallow texture clinging to the tongue. The pepper and pressed grapefruit peel give it some bite, but then the soapiness hits—like someone left a bar of soap in the mash tun. The aftertaste is where it gets odd: grass juice mixed with engine oil, and this linseed oil slickness that makes me think of pine needles and ink. History often hurts, they say, and this feels like it’s bottled from a time when they cared less about smoothness. The bread crumbles and raw cider notes are there, but that not easy-easy vibe lingers. Worth bottling? Maybe if you’re into a dram that’s more paint thinner than pleasure. Still, there’s something oddly nostalgic about it, like finding a dusty bottle in your grandad’s shed.

Scarlett Harris

May 12, 2026, 21:21:06

A reeli smooth dram this one 🥃 First whiff — sweet like honeyed apples 🍯🍎 wiv a touch of cinnamon. Then taste-wise, gettin’ some creamy malty notes, maybe a bit of stewed fruit an’ a gentle oakiness lingerin’ there. Mouthfeel is rather round, not too heavy nor too light. Finish leaves a warm, slightly spicy afterglow 🌶️ that fades nice and slow. Quite enjoyabel, truth be told. Would pair well wiv a bit of dark chocolate, I reckon.

Ruth Taylor

May 12, 2026, 08:52:41

Right, this whisky... Nose: a bit smokey with hints of honey and vanilla 🍯 Palate: smooth, fruity, like apple or pear? 🍎 quite warming too. Finish: long, spicy, leaves a nice tingle 👍 Enjoying this on a cold night, cheers! 🥃 Occasionally, a typo might slip in, but you get the gist. 😊