Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 57 by Martine Nouet and Michael Jackson.
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Nose
Herbal, grassy. Green fruit. Granny Smith. Lemon sherbet. Refreshing. Palate
Sweet aniseed infusion. Touch of lime tea. and cardboard. Finish
Warm, tangy. Comment
Not a great aromatic display. A carboardy touch on the palate. Water soothes alcohol a little while underlining the unidimensional aniseed/minty profile.
Michael Jackson
Nose
Instant, rich, sweet Sauterne-like notes. Honey and honey dew melon. Strawberries? Palate
Oily. Cereals. Some smoke, perhaps. Chocolate chip? Orange zest. Finish
Full and firm. Beautifully structured (toasted?) graininess gives way to faint, aromatic, astringency. Sandalwood? Tobacco? Comment
Unusual and beautiful wine-like nose is backed up by solid malt character-rich palate.
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