Old Malt Cask Aultmore 1989, 16 Years Old

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

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose Singed, like a burning carpet, or burning hair (maybe a flaming toupee?) Malty, with cocoa nibs and an earthy weight. Palate A similarly charred start. Clean enough, with a burnt almond edge. Grippy but it is killed with the addition of water. Finish Firm and nutty. Comment Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing bad with this it’s just amazingly bland.

Arthur Motley Nose Metallic and meat: like the roasting tin as you pull out the joint of pork. Grassy, citric and a bit earthy. Palate Baked ham, toffee and some tinned peaches. Finish Spices, perhaps morrocan. Comment OK, fine, solid. Whisky should be more though, right?