Michael Collins Single Malt

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 58 by Dave Broom and Arthur Motley.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose Lightly oily with some plasticene/pear drop/green plums. This then shifts into drumskin, oiled leather and candlewax. Some soft stone fruit notes in time. Palate Sneaks into the mouth and seeps across the tongue. Mango. Broadens and sweetens in the mid-palate but then starts to fade rapidly. Finish Thin and short. Comment A little lacking in impact after such a big nose. Worth a look though.

Arthur Motley Nose Fruit salad chews, strawberries and lemon balm. A bit of fermenting grass and some background sourness to balance out the cuteness. Palate Soft, sweet and malty, with more strawberries. Finish Short, with a gentle oakiness and maybe a little smoke. Comment A session malt, pure and simple.