McCarthy's Single Malt

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 24 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Peat. Grass. Fruit. Musty. Palate Syrupy but firm. Medium-bodied. Robust. Peaty. Finish Mustardy, scenty, dry. Comment In a young whisky, I would have expected more freshness of flavour, but the elements are there, and the product shows promise.

Dave Broom Nose Smoky, dry, heathery (and leathery). There's a grappa-like earthiness, barbecue smoke then, as it opens, an overpowering rubbery/feinty note. Palate Pretty sweet with some soft fruit and that heathery smoke on the sides of the tongue. Finish Clean. Short. Comment Young, maybe time in wood will mellow the rubbery nose.