Craoi na Mona

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 65 by Dave Broom and Gavin Smith.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose Phenolic, with turfy smoke. Seems very young, with a sulphury edge. A greasy and slightly feinty note. Palate Sweeter than the nose suggests. The peat is better behaved than you expect. Slightly medicinal and slightly better with water. Finish Charred sticks. Comment Ominously pale and initial suspicions were proved correct. This has been bottled way too young.

Gavin Smith Nose The yeasty, fresh nose of new make, plus a whiff of peat. Palate Again, the dominant impression is of youth. Yeast and vibrant spices. Finish Short and spicy. Comment Is this old enough to be out by itself?