Ian Macleod Pure Island Malt

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 31 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Fresh. Fruit salad. Palate Long, fruity, dusty. Sweet shop flavours. Children's sweet. Dolly mixtures. Finish Soft liquorice. Some liquorice root. A hint of phenol smokiness. Comment Light but enjoyable flavours. A lively, attractive, feminine whisky, but the island character is scarcely evident: an omission for which a half point is deducted.

Dave Broom Nose Clean and light with precise phenolic notes, citrus, vanilla yellow haddock. All quite restrained...in a peaty way. Like standing on a high, rainy moor. Palate Immediate smoke, but with a balancing sweetness that runs the length of the palate. Great drive and energy. Finish Phenolic, dry. Medium length. Comment A young, punchy vatting. For beginners and peat lovers.