Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 67 by Dave Broom and Martine Nouet.
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Nose
Butterscotch and bounty bars mixed with marzipan. Crisp toasty oak, bread crust. With water become grassy, tweedy with a whiff of juniper. Palate
Fat, but slightly flat. The middle is floral (damp lily petals). Thins badly with water which is surprising at 50%. Finish
Short. Comment
Has a cleanliness and delicacy but lacking in impact overall. You expect complexity from old whiskies.
Martine Nouet
Nose
Deep, rich. Cooked fruit. Lemon marmalade. Dried fruit (apricot). Shortcake. Palate
Smooth, rich, mouth-coating. Wood is perfectly integrated. Citrussy and refreshing with a touch of liquorice. Nicely polished. Finish
Warm and gentle. Hint of candied ginger. Honeyish aftertaste. Comment
A clean spirit, well matured and combining balance and smoothness. Very satisfying.
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