Berry's Best Lowland 12 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 53 by Arthur Motley and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Arthur Motley Nose Lemony, doughy and floral. Orange blossom and warm bread. Palate A rounded maltiness and a little ripe fruitiness. Finish Drying, earthy and slightly bitter. Not its strong point. Comment An fine dram to start off a tasting, but not enough interest to engage you the whole night long.

Dave Broom Nose Light, floral and a little dumb. Butter (unsalted!), scone mix, a hint of jasmine, broom flower (pea pod) slightly immature. In time, damp washing, putty, earth (a little grubby). Palate Light, muscat like, delicate. A hint of sweetness in the centre but pretty ethereal stuff. You feel it could blow away like a dandelion fluff. Finish Slightly green. Sugary. Comment Just needs a middle palate lift...and a bit more mature stock vatted in?