Chieftain's Choice Teaninich 21 Years Old Sherry Butt

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 20 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Lightly toasty. Slight smokiness. Fragrant. Very fresh. Palate Slightly chewy. And toffeeish. Distinctly fruity. Then peppery. Very lively. Finish Just a hint of appetising herbal bitterness. Gunpowder tea? Comment Not much subtlety, but I always enjoy its big, confident, flavours.

Dave Broom Nose Tense and austere despite some malty sherried notes. Lightly floral, slightly green and grassy with nut (young Hunter Valley Semillon) roasted almond and hint of sappy sawn timber. Palate Subtle dryness with light seashore aromas, moss and some sherry slickness mid-palate. Lean. Finish Decent weight if a little short. Comment A good Teaninich, austere, grassy yet with an extra dimension.