James Martin's Deluxe Blend 20 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 17 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Very fresh, appetising fruitiness. Palate Quite mouth-filling. Malty. Butter. Shortbread. Finish Lively. Gingery. Comment Very sweet. A mid afternoon pick me up? A dessert whisky?

Dave Broom Nose Pretty high-toned with lemon, honey nut loops, vanilla and mead. Water brings out coconut, vanilla. All very clean and pretty. Palate Very soft grain to start. There's plenty going on with a nice contrast between tingling spice and soft sweet grain. Well balanced. Flows across the palate. Finish Very soft. Comment It's a lovely whisky, but somehow I expect more from a 20 Years Old.