Ian Macleod Pure Island Malt

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 60 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Intensely marine, briny, invigorating. Creosote, wet pebble. Dying bonfire by the shore. Palate The sweet maltiness followed by a phenolic dryness. Water brings out more sweetness and smoke. Garden mint. Finish Dry, quite lingering, slight bitterness. Chewed herbs coming back. Comment Definitely an Islander, tastes young. Could have more finesse.

Dave Broom Nose Fresh with light creamy notes, scented, crisp oak, bracken, cut grass. In time a dry smokiness. Palate A good match between this delicate, slightly floral quality, a crunchy palate and light smoke. Balanced and restrained. Finish Creamy. Comment Well put together, but not as smoky as I recall.