Glengoyne 21 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 26 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Lively. Light earthiness. Faint hint of smoke. Palate Smooth and firm. Dryish, cedary. Tannin. Apples. Oranges. Then creamy and sweet. Finish Spicy. Cinnamon. Ginger. Long, warm. Comment If this were a Lowland malt, it would be a star. As a Highlander, it gets lost.

Dave Broom Nose Soft and attractive with good weight. Light honey, buttered scones, orange, grass and balanced toasty oak. Water brings out a fresh spiciness, but reduces the interest a bit. Palate Slightly drier than the nose suggests. A good mix of spicy oak, mid-palate weight and smooth texture. Finish A little short. Light honey, then biscuit. Comment Subtle. A wee charmer.