Eagle Rare 17 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 19 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Aromatic. Cedary. Orange zest. Intensely fruity. Slightly sharp at the back of the nose. Palate Orange Angel Delight. Caramel. Toffee. Wafers. Dry oiliness. Finish Orange peels. Bitter orange. Ginger marmalade. Late, lively, surge of spiciness. Comment Some interesting flavours, with lots of dimensions, but no balance or structure. I’m not wild about Angel Delight.

Dave Broom Nose Full-on, rich sweet nose: candy, caramelised oak, cinnamon cooked in butter, hot cross buns and honey cakes. Palate Big, chewy and sweet with a fresh oily zap on the back palate stopping it from becoming too cloying. Finish Long, slightly hot. Comment Big and sweet. Scale down the sweet vermouth when making your Manhattan.