Magilligan Pure Pot Still

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 43 by Peter Mulryan and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Peter Mulryan Nose Malt and grain, boiled sweets. A less aromatic and interesting bouquet than Cooley's Tyrconnell. Palate Lime and biscuits washed down with cream soda. Finish Spicy and strangely dry. Comment Although it says 'pure pot still' on the label, this is a single malt, there's no unmalted barley here. At 5 or so years old this malt is still a bit green.

Dave Broom Nose Light, nutty edge, moving into dried peach, mixed herbs, turf and wood shavings. Seems young with an aroma akin to wet pavements after the rain. Palate Buttery and tongue-coating. Sweet: a juicy centre then a crisp maltiness. Like eating Smarties. Finish Peppery and spicy. Comment Developing some weight. An older example will be interesting.