Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 44 by Michael Jackson and Marcin Miller.
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Nose
Very dry smoky phenols. Palate
Lightly oily. Firm. Then exploding with dry, peppery flavours. Finish
Warming, digestif. Comment
Confident. Slightly austere.
Marcin Miller
Nose
Attractive and harmonious. Lavender. More bed lined when reduced. Creamy. Palate
Peanuts (with skin on), soft mocha and chocolate. Pistachio nuts. Finish
Pistachio ice cream. Good length. Comment
Good complexity, weight and mouthfeel but lacking balance.
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