Gordon & MacPhail Benromach 1980

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 46 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Fruity. Zesty. Vanilla rises up in sweet waves. Orchard fruits. Fresh and lively. Needs time to open. Palate Surprisingly sweet in spite of the high strength. Coating. Ripe apricots, peaches. Finish Lingering, slightly heavy but satisfying. Candied ginger. Almondy. Comment A wake up dram. Not a great deal of complexity but an enjoyable fruitiness to make you think of springtime.

Dave Broom Nose Lively and young. Green oak, balsa wood, lemon. With water, green fig, marshmallow, summer fruits and aromatic top notes. Palate Alcohol obscures the sweet centre. Water opens up grassiness, pear, baked apple. Concentrated. Finish Clean and short. Comment Another vibrant springtime aperitif.