Celtique Connexion Speyside 1989, Armagnac Wood Finish

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 32 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Fruity, sweet, sticky. Prunes in a pie? Palate Hard sponge cake, soaked in syrup. Reminded me of the Turkish cake called Kateife. Finish Nutty. Walnuts, mint toffee. Comment Still sweet, but much more rounded. Real depth of flavour, tastes more like Armagnac than whisky. I would like to try it with pecan pie.

Dave Broom Nose Ripe and perfumed: black fruit, wild flowers, apple, candle wax, cereal/hay loft, dry oak. Sweetens with water. Palate Sweet with a silky feel. Black fruit in centre alongside crisp malt. Decent grip. Finish Sweet fruits then dry oak. Comment The best balanced of the three.