Gordon & MacPhail Pride of Orkney 12 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 23 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Green apple. Garden mint. Orchard flowers. Honey. A hint of white chocolate. Palate Very clean. Surprisingly austere on the palate. A hint of smokiness in the background. Finish Dry spiciness. Slightly rooty. Softens to almond milk and porridge notes. Comment Very fragrant on the nose but more restrained in the mouth. Needs time to perk up.

Dave Broom Nose Gold. Juicy fruits (in fact, Juicy Fruit chewing gum) and some ripe strawberry. Water dries it slightly; malty, with coke (the fuel) and soft creamy fruits and cream. Charming. Palate Soft and well-fruited (peach/caramelised apple), then it dries up. Finish Dry, quite biscuity. Comment Good balance and nice weight if a little woody.