Cooper's Choice Glen Grant 1988, 15 Years Old, Portwood

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 35 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Hints of winey fruit. Palate Hazelnuts. Good flavour development. Nutty, marshmallow, toffee, cookie-like maltiness. Finish A hint of coconut. Elusive spiciness (nutmeg perhaps?). Comment The delicacy of the Glen Grant survives here.

Dave Broom Nose Perfumed (almost artificially so): pot pourri, strawberry chews. Flattens with water, also rings out a cereal character. Palate Dry, almost papery feel, sweetened by the berries in the middle of the palate. Finish Sweet and winey. Comment The port is trying to give this some life, but ends up dominating.