Littlemill 12 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 53 by Arthur Motley and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Arthur Motley Nose Pencil erasers, a faint peat, tropical fruit, and a little chalkiness. A slightly vegetal note crept in, almost cabbagey. Palate A pleasing rounded maltiness, followed by a crisp mineral-like character. Finish Slightly sicky. Comment Marked down for that cabbagey character – right back to school dinners.

Dave Broom Nose Fat and buttery to start, then a weird vegetal note emerges alongside something akin to a flat sports drink (Lucozade/Pokari Sweat?) then sulphur, heavily chlorinated swimming pools, cheese and sour baby vomit (ie butyric). Mmmm!! Palate Oily and a little rubbery coconut. Finish Sadly long. Comment The oak trying to cover a very poor spirit.