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Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 57 by Martine Nouet and Michael Jackson.
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Nose
Fruity. A declension of apple fragrances. Cider, oven roasted apples with cinnamon. Apple blossom. All framed in burning applewood. Palate
Firm, slightly tangy. Getting sweeter in time but oak keeps a spicy grip on the fruit. Finish
Dry, spicy and almondy. Comment
Reminded me of old Calvados. Oak tends to overwhelm fruit but a wee dash of water tones it down. Very unpeated for a Port Ellen!
Michael Jackson
Nose
Rich with ripe, red fruits. Some pear and Calvados notes. Pain au chocolate. Chocolate and caramel. Palate
Sweet, then charcoal. Fresher with water. Finish
Peppery. Charred. Becomes pleasantly astringent. Water reveals wood smoke. Comment
A nose, rich in desert character, is balanced by charcoal-like dryness.
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