Glen Garioch 1985, 16 Years Old, Sherry Butt

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 25 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Assertive, rounded, appetising, smokiness. Some maltiness, reminiscent of Darjeeling tea. Palate Silky-smooth treacle toffee. Finish Chewy. Rooty. Anis. Liquorice. Comment I have always had a quiet fancy for this malt. It has a lot character: demonstrated here in the way it stands up to such heavy sherry.

Dave Broom Nose Dates, treacle, leather, fruit cake, smoke and a perfumed note. Palate That perfumed character runs against the figgy, rich spirit unbalancing the whisky. Finish Smoky. Dry and slightly tannic. Comment Robust but the cask is in charge.