Cadenhead's Rosebank 1989, 9 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 2 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Assertively flowery. Fragrant and dry. Light body. Palate Flowery, soft, grassily sweet, moving to a very gentle dry finish. Finish Flowery, very lightly nutty, nougat-like. Comment All of the characteristic floweriness of Rosebank, but with some roundness.

Jim Murray Nose Young and still immature with fresh cut grass and the faintest waxy honey giving a lift above the alcohol. Palate The tell-tale signs of youth: citrus zest and barley concentrate. Yet the middle is magnificent with acacia honey and oak and some salty, tangy slightly peaty notes. Finish Long, chocolatey, a hint of oranges and warm spices. The balance is pretty nearly perfect. Comment Despite the worrying nose, to taste this has a bit of everything, in just the right amounts. A real collector's item. And don't add water.