Antiquary 12 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 22 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Faintly peaty, herbal. Chinese tea. Jasmine. Palate Smooth, dry maltiness. Perhaps that tea was Lapsang Souchong. Then sweeter flavours develop. Darjeeling? Eventually, a honeyish sweetness. Finish Flowery. Crisp, clean. Comment Feminine. Elegant. Having talked myself into an oriental mind-set, I begin to wonder whether this whisky would accompany some Asian dishes.

Dave Broom Nose Clean and initally dry nose which sweetens up in time: vanilla/butter, light spice and cereal. Palate Fairly dry start: spicy and nutty with lemon-accented fruit then a creamy soft centre. A lovely medium-rich rich nuttiness. Evolves well. Finish Soft with a spicy tingle. Comment On the lighter side but attractive.