Cadenhead's Classic Range, Highland

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 51 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Spicy, lemony freshness (ginger?), becomes sweeter with ripe raspberries, a dusting of icing sugar and a garnish of fresh garden mint. Palate Firm yet light. Sweet, then burnt sugar. Brandy snap and zabaglione. Finish Caramel. Buttered toast. Lingering. Comment How nice this would be with one of those tasteful deserts that involves a ‘sugar nest’ and some fresh fruit.

Dave Broom Nose Very sweet with vanilla, barley sugar, candied fruits, linden, fried banana and citrus. With water, more oak. Palate The oak is quite firm but acts as a frame for some sweet fruit. Gentle and tongue-coating. Some bubblegum sweetness... Finish ...then a bitter catch like rue. Comment A very decent dram with good balance and structure.