Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 12 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.
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Nose
Autumn leaves. Grass. Peat smoke. Palate
Picnic flapjack, slightly burnt at the edges. Nutty. Gingery. Lively flavours. Finish
Honey. Cream. Some peat. Comment
I love the peaty, burnt notes notes in this robustly malty whisky.
Jim Murray
Nose
Light, despite a charming smokiness. Incredibly clean. A soft citric background reveals young age. Palate
Intensely malty, fresh with increasing sweetness as the kippery peatiness gathers. Finish
Echoing smoke and a delicious build up of cocoa notes. Long. Toasty. Highly satisfying with almost perfect bittersweet balance. Comment
Easily one of the best 8 Years Old on the market: very, very impressive and enjoyable.
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