Grand Old Parr 18 Years Old, Classic

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 43 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Assertive. Rich, honeyed. Malty. Also fruity. Peach cobbler? Palate Big, textured. Perfumy. Passion fruit, peaches, maraschino cherry brandy, almonds. Finish Very firm, perfumy and long, with a balancing ginger dryness. Comment Is this a vatted malt? Glendullan-plus?

Dave Broom Nose Mature. A light fingal note: cep, roasted meat, dry oak. Old cupboards, antique shops. Palate Delivers on the palate. Old and quite rich: leather, nut bowl, black fruits, oaky and firm, a hint of smoke. Just enough sweetness to carry. Finish Woodland walk in autumn. Comment The balance tips things to the oaky side. Good on the palate, but only for lovers of old whisky.