Old Ballantruan

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 63 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Citrussy, very aromatic. A distant dry smokiness swirling up. A mineral touch (wet pebble). Then a fruity whiff of ripe peaches and pears. All is wrapped in a delicate honeyed veil. Palate Rich, silky, enticing. Oily, getting drier on the tongue as spices burst out. Some green gage flavours mingling with spices. Finish Lemony, drying on ginger. Comment A charming nose with a less delicate palate but all together a refreshing dram.

Dave Broom Nose Very sweet start with light smoke. Clover honey and woodsmoke. With water becomes dramatically drier and then a rubbery note. Palate Very sweet when neat then the smoke charges onto your tongue. The diluted palate is better than the nose to start. Finish Phenolic. Comment If you are going to drink it do it neat.