Chieftain's Choice Rosebank 1991 Sherry Finish, 11 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 27 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Floral and fruity. Bluebells. Pears poached in vanilla syrup. Exotic wood. Toasted bread. Palate Flowery. Chocolate toffee. Coconut. Burnt cream. Sandalwood. Finish Quite delicate, crisp and dry, vanishing on a bitter note. Walnut peel. Comment An attractive medium-bodied Rosebank. The sherry finish has added complexity to delicacy. Some exotic notes which makes it really appetising.

Dave Broom Nose Fresh and appetising if slightly hard to get at. Pear drops, lemon leaf and a hint of smoke. Palate Very soft and light. Reminds me, somehow, of fern cakes. Light and lemony. Finish Light and soft. Comment Straight down the middle of the palate. A nice drink.