Brora 1981 25 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 65 by Dave Broom and Martine Nouet.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose Very hot nose. Hints at peatiness. Wood ash mixed with freshly sawn timber: it’s the shop floor of a cooperage. Palate Smoky and quite dry. The wood is a little exposed and the spirit is struggling to make itself heard above the cooper’s hammers. All that comes out is a sweet spiciness... Finish ...which continues on the finish. Comment Lacks balance.

Martine Nouet Nose Biting. Alcohol teases the nostrils. Nature after a summer rain. Wet straw. Hint of squeezed orange. A slight cardboardy touch. Palate Sweeter than expected. The cardboard is more distinctive. Almond custard. Finish Dry, almost dour. Comment The nose is enticing but the palate rather restrained.