Adelphi Balmenach 1990, 11 Years Old, Cask 507

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 21 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Linen. Hessian. Pot pourri. Palate Big, soft, pillowy. Heather. Honey. Sweet. Sugared almonds. Finish Balancing peaty dryness. Warming as an open fire. Comment Can whiskies be handsome and romantic? This is a seductive bottling.

Dave Broom Nose Good legs. A succulent yet floral nose: apples with custard, spice, sugared almond, marshmallow. Palate Medium-bodied but juicy and elegant. The first hit is a spicy one, then a fragrant, floral yet chewy, mid-palate. Finish Sweet then nutty. Comment This can cope with plenty of water.