Isle of Arran Marsala Finish

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 45 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Floral and fruity. Delicate touch of orange blossom. Overipe pear. Distinctive creamy nuttiness. Fresh walnut. Wood notes emerge slowly and softly. Palate More vibrant than nose announced. Fizzy. Develops on buttery notes. Plum pie. Finish Tangy, spicy, lingering. Fresh ginger. Peppery. Comment Not much connection between nose and palate. But the surprise is pleasant. A beautiful wake-up malt on rainy days.

Dave Broom Nose Nutty. Burnt toast, llight rasin notes, cooked raspberry, almost jammy. Water releases top notes, tinned fruit salad. Palate Ripe and thick, dried fruits, raisin, light spices. Soft feel. Oak in balance. Finish Charred, almost smoky. Mushroom. Comment A well balanced 'finish'. Marsala suits it well.