Baillie Nicol Jarvie 8 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 44 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Shy at the beginning. Then opening on sweet notes: vanilla fudge. An insistent oaky note. Slightly grainy. Palate Smooth, hesitating between cereal and fruit. Pear. A citrus touch. Porridge. Finish Fades quickly. Lack of firmness. Dry oak. Comment A pleasant drink with an interesting freshness. Leaves a burning sensation with a spirity feel back in the throat though. No reason to get excited.

Dave Broom Nose Fresh and floral. Green fruits: peach, greengage, grass. Lifted and buttery. Pear and spring flowers. malted milk. More oak with water. Palate Sweet, clean and fragile floral notes with balanced nutty structure. White chocolate, spice. Finish Hazelnut. Smooth. Comment Another which shows that delicacy is as much of an asset as weight and power.