Isle of Skye 12 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 22 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Fresh smokiness. The smell of burning hay. Earthy. Palate Sweet and salty. Firm, cereal-grain maltiness. Peanut butter on toast. Finish Orange and ginger marmalade. Satisfying. Sustaining. Comment The aromas and flavours evoke breakfast, but in a farmhouse kitchen with an open fire, rused and dashed by the winds down the chimney.

Dave Broom Nose Ripe, fruity and well balanced. Sherry, dried fruits and a hint of smoke. Water brings out a buttery edge. A lot going on. Palate Overall, a little drier than the nose suggests but with excellent, soft, mid-palate weight. Light smoke all the way through. Finish Ripe and soft. Comment Very well balanced. A lovely blend.