Glen Darbach 12 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 21 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose A hint of fruit (apricot?), then creamy, with some peaty dryness. Appetising. Fresh. Palate Lighty fudgy and nutty. Finish A late balancing dryness and a surprising surge of spiciness. Reminiscent of cinnamon, then gingery. Comment Approachable – even amiable – but with some substance. Wintry flavours that are warming without being challenging.

Dave Broom Nose Fruity and lightly honeyed. A mix of butterscotch, fruit scone, heather, hazelnut with a wisp of smoke. Slight greenish note. Palate Light to medium bodied that starts with spices and orange peel then some honeyed fruit and a little smoke. Finish Dry and biscuity. Comment Well-made, attractive. Lacks complexity but a decent dram.