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Black Barrel Tasting notes and reviews

Issue 111 Out Now

Whisky Magazine Issue 111

Kentucky, Louisville, Benromach

 

Black Barrel

Brand
Black Barrel
Type
Scotch Whisky ~ Blended
Abv
40.00%
Produced at
Burn Stewart Distillers plc
Availability
France, Canada, Spain, Sweden

Michael Jackson

75
Nose
Faintly smoky. Sweetish. Lemon zest. Pancakes.
Palate
Assertively sweet. Slightly syrupy.
Finish
Spicy (cinnamon?) dryness.
Comment
The name does not imply a dark whisky – the colour is a good full gold – but the barrel may have been well-charred. There is plenty of juicy wood-extract there.

Dave Broom

75
Nose
Soft and gentle with a light, crisp, cereal note. Water brings out milk chocolate, fruit and sultanas.
Palate
Very soft, gentle and sweet. A ripe whisky with chewy toffee.
Finish
Citrus sweetness.
Comment
A lovely easy going, approachable dram.
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    Burn Stewart Distillers plc
  • 8 Milton Road. College Milton North. East Kilbride. South Lanarkshire. Scotland. G74 5BU
  • Tel : +44 1355 260 999

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