McDowall Extra Fine Blended Pure Highland Scotch

McDowall Extra Fine Blended Pure Highland Scotch is a bit of a unicorn—there’s very little detailed information or tasting reviews available under that exact name. However, McDowall has appeared as a bottler on Whiskybase, associated with a few vintage single malts like Tomatin 1977 and Glenturret 1980, which were well-regarded.

If the “Extra Fine Blended Pure Highland Scotch” follows the typical Highland profile, you might expect:

Nose: Heather honey, soft malt, and a touch of orchard fruit—perhaps pear or apple. A whisper of vanilla and oak might round it out.

Palate: Smooth and balanced, with toffee, cereal grain, and a hint of spice—maybe nutmeg or white pepper. If there’s any peat, it would likely be subtle and earthy.

Finish: Medium length, with a warming sweetness and a trace of oak or smoke.