Islay Mist 17 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 65 by Dave Broom and Martine Nouet.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose Peaty. Smouldering fish boxes, fish heads, heather, ink, meat. Mature and complex. Mixing the harbour and the beach. Good weight. Palate A lovely balance struck between dried soft fruits, damson like sweetness and the heathery smoke. Finish Long. slightly leathery. Comment Cutting this to 40% means it’s lost some of its energy. Let’s have a cask strength version!

Martine Nouet Nose Rich, oaky. Chestnut, warm melted chocolate, ripe dates. Cedar. Tobacco leaf. Hint of mushroom. Palate Round, smooth. Slightly watery at midpalate but regaining life. Oak prevails in a gentle way. Dried fruit and stewed apples. Finish Medium, smooth. Liquorice. Comment A pleasant autumnal dram. Good balance, a bit tottering on the palate. But that can be forgiven.