Cadenhead's Littlemill 1990, 11 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 29 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Light, lemony. Palate Creamy. Condensed milk. Becoming flowery and drying. Finish Surprisingly hot. Comment Littlemill has never been a favourite with critics-or blenders-but I have always thought it a good example of a Lowland malt.

Dave Broom Nose Sweet and slightly confected, but has depth. Orange squash/opal fruit and almond. In time a note like lead pipe. A bit immature? Palate Light and very sweet to start, then a promising creamy maltiness, but a certain hardness remains. Finish Fast. Comment Seems sweet, but just isn't quite balanced, as if the cask has yet to interact fully with the spirit.