Cadenhead's 10 Years Old, Bourbon

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 8 by Michael Jackson and Doug McIvor.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Clean, rich, rummy. Later flowery dryness (rose petals, rosewood, violets?). Palate Juicy. Raisiny. Spicy (nutmeg?). Hard toffee. Vanilla, of course. Tobacco-like. Complex. Finish Firm. Smooth. Endless echoes of flavour. Hugely warming. Comment I especially like bourbons when they are big and robust. This is both hearty and complex. A wonderful winter warmer.

Doug McIvor Nose Heady, beeswaxy, polished oak, rich vanilla and a trace of lavender. Palate Bursting with prickling peppery spice. Toffeeish and salty intensities infuse the grains. Finish Lingering with sweet, raisiny, smoky and salty outcrops. Comment A ripe age for bourbon but this one shows great balance as the wood has not dominated.