78
- Nose
- Smoky. Damp earth,cowshed,vanilla, with a violet mote behind and a fleshiness akin to lychee. With water
there's oak,smokeand salami.
- Palate
- Dry start with big phenols but balanced. Just a hint of soapiness in the middle when neat. Good length.
Improved by water. Substantial mid palate.
- Finish
- Hot embers. Little short.
- Comment
- Robust and strong-willed. Worth a look.
75
- Nose
- Slightly tangy. An animal scent. Cowshed. Pop-corns. A touch of marshmallow. Honey on a warm
buttered toast. Fresh coffee. With water, Demerara sugar.
- Palate
- Sweet at start then opening on spices with a fizzy feel.Ginger, liquorice.
- Finish
- Dry,not very expressive.
- Comment
- The nose tells more than the palate. An additional touch of sweetness to balance the spices would make all the difference.
Whisky Magazine Issue 71
Best Whiskies in the World 2008 - Wonderful wood - Old Bourbon - Lost Distilleries - Travel Retail - Tastings Grain Whisky and much more....
Published April 2008.
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