Cadenhead's Invergordon 12 Years Old, Whiskies of the World

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 58 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Spirity, restrained. Herbal and lemony notes. Very tangy. On time, a nutty touch. Fresh crushed almonds. Palate Far sweeter than expected. Unexpected earthy notes. Crystallised parma violets. Harsh fizziness. A demerara sweet flavour at mid-palate. Finish Dry, tangy. Comment The sweetness on the palate can’t tame the alcohol harshness. It has not benefited from the casks as its pale colour confirms.

Dave Broom Nose Dry, with a metallic edge: hot tin cans, balloons, play-doh. Water doesn’t improve things. Dry and spiritous. Palate Hot! There’s also a strange vegetal note (cabbage/garden compost) and then sugar puffs. It’s better than the nose, but the fermenting grass is a touch off-putting. Finish Light. Comment Has bags of intensity, but lacks quality, balance and integration.