Gordon & MacPhail Old Pulteney 8 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 37 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose A walk on sun-warmed sands that Wick might have difficulty in delivering. Tropical trees. Orange blossom. Palate Delicate. A hint of resin. Vanilla. Slightly winey. Finish Very salty. Very appetising. Comment Tastes like Manzanilla to me. I don't speak for anyone else.

Dave Broom Nose Dusty warehouse. Hint of marine character and soft fruits. A little musty. Palate Good oily feel (typical of the distillery) apricot, Juicy Fruit chewing gum. Touch of smoke, dry oak. Finish Short. Comment All the elements are there but haven't knitted. Better with a couple more years in the cask.