Knappogue Castle 1993

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 20 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Gently fruity, perfumy, smoky. Palate Light on the tongue. Flowery. Oat-like flavours. Some maltiness. Vanilla sweetness. Finish Light. A touch of spiciness. Comment The vinho verde colour suggests a very light whiskey, and this certainly is, in both body and flavour. This bottling seems markedly thinner than the last vintage I tasted.

Dave Broom Nose Attractive, obviously young but not immature. Grassy with a touch of muesli, sweet almonds and juicy malt. Sauvignon Blanc/green rhubarb ferment notes. Palate Sweet and fresh all the way through: peaches, blossom and clover. Light nutty malt mid-palate with that winery/grapey note at the back. Finish Peaches in syrup (en regalia?) then dry cereal. Comment Hugely drinkable. Young but sweetly vibrant.