Eagle Rare 17 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 41 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Burnt sugar. Molasses. Phenol. Palate Chewy malt loaf. Raisins. Burnt toast. Finish Not so much fiery as tingling. Comment The nose suggested an astringent palate, but there is some balancing sweetness.

Dave Broom Nose Dark, with great waves of oakiness: cherry stone, old leather, treacle toffee, vanilla pod. Given a lift with sugary notes and a sprig of mint. Palate Tannic. Marmalade, sweet fruits masked by the oak. Water calms it, but the oak is assertive. Finish Dry and oaky. Comment All that candy floss, toffee apple and wood reminded me of fairgrounds.