Glen Deveron 1987, 10 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 12 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Appetisingly fresh, both in its characteristic maltiness and its faint peat. Palate Creamy. Condensed milk. Horlicks. Malt. Finish Nice balance of estery, lemony fruitiness and a drying touch of peat. Comment Slightly less richness and wood-extract than in the 12, with which I am more familiar.

Jim Murray Nose Disappointingly closed and missing that rich, slightly honeyed magic of old. A dull oakiness is OTT. Palate Closer to its lovely old self, but still clouded by a chalky oakiness which dulls the richer, ultra-malty, notes. Finish Still out of sync. The oak seems to contain something too austere. Comment I am sure this is a wood problem: nearly two full marks down on its score from three years ago. What a massive disappointment.