Glenury Royal 50 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 38 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Soft smoke. The burnt skin of some chestnuts roasting. Palate Rich, smooth, luxurious. A whole box of liqueur chocolates concentrated into my tasting glass. Dark chocolate, variously filled with coffee and cherry liqueurs. Perhaps even peppermint. Finish Sappy, oaky, dryness. Comment A stunning farewell performance.

Dave Broom Nose Fragrant wood (rosewood?) incense/musk, rancio, cheese rind, sweet and rum-like, toffee apple. Perfumed. Palate Starts very concentrated and sweet. Treacle scones, bung cloth, humidor, then firm wood starts to dominate. Grippy. Finish Treacle toffee, tannic. Comment A wonderful nose but too woody for me.