Jon, Mark and Robbo's The Smooth Sweeter One

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 51 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Somewhat dry and dusty at first, it eventually permits me some sharp green fruits (gooseberries?) with an almost candy-floss like top note. Then furniture polish? Beeswax? Resin? Palate Medium. Balanced. Some burnt pastry. Vanilla? Young oak. A hint of menthol. Finish Surprisingly soft, with some green, vegetal notes. Comment A curious whisky. Not sure where it’s coming from, or going to.

Dave Broom Nose Light and young. Floral (gladioli) and a hint of cereal with a nodule of sweetness. Cooking marmalade, citrus peels, flour. Palate Liquorous. Sweet and slightly dusty (sawdust and malt). Raisins, coconut, muesli then a soft floral quality. Smooth and rounded, poached fruits to finish. Finish Charred. Short. Comment Water splits it. Oak not quite integrated. A good session dram.