Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 25 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.
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Nose
Seaweedy. Vegetal. Only slightly medicinal. Musty. Woody. Palate
Sweet. Spun sugar. Marshmallowish maltiness. Edible seaweed. Finish
Musky, leafy. At first, seems a little dried-out and tired, then a leafy and peppery late rally. Comment
This seems far less lively and rounded than the 1987 whisky bottled in 1992.
Dave Broom
Nose
Intense with a clean sharp character. Tarry notes, engine oil, dried seaweed and a weird cabbagey note. Peat/smoked tea. Palate
Surprisingly soft given the nose nutty with great crisp maltiness. Smoke. Finish
Long and smoky. Comment
A good example that harks back to the cask strength 10 Years Old but with extra weight (and tarry smoke!).
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