Jon, Mark and Robbo's The Rich Spicy One

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 37 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Nutty. Sherryish, clean. Attractive. Palate Syrupy. Full of flavour. Good oak extract, sherry, malt, fruit. Finish Ginger. Bitter chocolate. Comment The best of the three. A hint of The Macallan?

Dave Broom Nose Chewy and thick. Crème brûlée, nuts, pecan pie, dried peels. With water it's like a just-baked fruit cake. Sultana, buttered muffin, clootie dumpling. Palate Rounded and honeyed. Balanced grip mid-palate walnuts and caramelised fruits. Chewy. Finish Mix of dried fruits and caramel. Comment Substantial, weighty and easy drinking!