Whisky Magazine Issue 41
50 Years of Maker's Mark - Yamazaki - Aged Bourbon Tasting - Fake Whisky update - Islay Walks - Paul Rankin - Scapa.
Published July 2004.
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- Nose
- Warm. Sweet scenty. A hint of salt.
- Palate
- Clean. Toffee. Creamy. Bananas.
- Finish
- Cedary. Long, soothing.
- Comment
- The early releases were promising, and this one has matured well.
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- Nose
- Malty, concentrated and very toasty. Cheesecake base. Camomile flowers. Overripe apricot, with water peach syrup.
- Palate
- Medium bodied with a smooth texture. Sweet with flavours of cooked pear and light toffee notes.
- Finish
- Creamy and balanced.
- Comment
- Arran's coming of age – and it's doing so impressively.