Adelphi Bladnoch 22 Years Old, Single cask

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 2 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Grassy, earthy, allspice. Palate Grassy, herbal, dry. Finish Herbal, dry. Late rooty bitterness. Comment On the dry side for this whisky.

Jim Murray Nose Over-aged, sappy and astringent oak redeemed by bourbony sweetness and by an undertone of amazingly fresh barley. Palate Excellent, oily maltiness at first. The middle is an oaky mess. Finish Dries too harshly. Long, tapering finish saved by late and enjoyable complexity. Comment Struggles to find a rhythm. Lowlanders weren’t built to last to this age. Nevertheless, it has its delightful moments. Best at full strength and at about 46%.