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Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 44 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Fresh and lively. Green fruit. Kiwi. Honeysuckle. Pear drop. Muesli. Dried apple skin. Lemon. Palate Round, sweet, fruity. Citussy. A little grainy. Finish Fades away quickly but leaves a pleasant feel. Almond. A touch of chives. Comment A refreshing dram. Straightforward, clean. No complexity but it does not boast sophistication. Simplicity and natural are also great qualities.

Dave Broom Nose Fragrant and gentle. Coconut, tangerine, white fruits, elderflower, peach blossom, apple skin, freesia. Sweetly pure. Palate Perfumed, delicate and silky. Balsa wood, cream, coconut, citrus peels, light oak, candle wax. Finish Spicy, floral and lightly drying. Comment Holds its own beautifully against some heavyweight competition. Subtle.