Monkey Shoulder Batch 27

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 60 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Elegant, refined. Orange crème brûlée. Chocolate slowly shines through. Bees wax. Palate Silky, very sensuously coating the mouth. Slightly clinging to the palate. Candied orange. Marmalade. Cloves and cinnamon. Very rich. Finish Drier, Seville oranges, a touch of liquorice. Comment An elegant dram, dominated by orange and spices. For a Christmas treat? Water is not needed.

Dave Broom Nose Ripe, very sweet and long. Toasted/polished oak, light resin notes, nutmeg. Palate Still sweet: a soft start, vanilla custard, a hint of dried fruit, baked banana, cinnamon, vanilla. Honeyed centre. Toasted, indeed roasted, wood gives much needed grip. Finish Membrillo. Comment Exuberant, sweet and extremely well balanced. A great introduction to whisky.