Forty Creek Barrel Reserve

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 62 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Floral, aromatic. Lilac, narcissus. Becomes creamier on time. Vanilla custard, dried apricot. Quite tantalizing. Palate Velvety texture. Lot of smoothness. Flows gently on the tongue. Fruity and creamy with a pleasant tickling spiciness. Finish Medium, warm but not burning. Comment A gentle dram. Soft and rich. Soothes your worries away.

Dave Broom Nose Very creamy. In fact, it’s cream buns with strawberry jam along with overripe banana and with water Caramac bars. In time, cigar box. Palate Tastes strangely dilute. Fresh fruit juices overlaid with cherry. Slightly tannic. Water brings out cocoa and cappuccino and then a nuttiness. Good depth. Finish Bourbon-like with a bit of a kick. Comment Well put together.