Gordon & MacPhail Pride of the Lowlands 12 Years Old

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

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Fragrant. Sandalwood. Gorse, bracken. Develops caramelised walnut and buttery notes. Palate Medium, sweetness muzzled by oak. Gingered rhubarb. More wood flavours as it opens up. Finish Pleasantly spiced but becomes bitter when water added. Comment Disappointingly on the wood side. For those who like it oaky!

Dave Broom Nose A light, gentle nose with custard creams, lemon and with water some wood and a fruity jammy element. Palate Dry and very woody. Overpoweringly so. There’s some citric, perfumed/lavender stuff trying to come out but the wood batters it over the head. Finish Dry and woody with that jammy flavour at the very end. Comment Lovely soft, vanilla nose obliterated by wood. Shame.