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Black Barrel

Black Barrel

Brand Black Barrel
Type Scotch Whisky / Blended
Abv 40.00%
Produced at Burn Stewart Distillers plc
Region Scotland
Availability France, Canada, Spain, Sweden
Guide Price £18-£25 (US$30-US$40)

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 25 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

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

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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