Private Collection Imperial 1990 Cognac Finish

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 15 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Raisons and lemon-peel. Possibly a hint of lime. Palate Creamy, nutty. Vanilla pod. Finish A faint suggestion of violets, then a crisp farewell. Perhaps both hint at the influence of cognac? Comment Cognac finishes seem to have achieved results that are, at best, mixed. In this instance, the contribution is less than obvious.

Jim Murray Nose Malty and elegant. Rather simple and one-dimensional, but delightfully so. Palate Beautifully complex from the very start with delightful interplay between varying layers of malt and oak. Quite oaty and mealy. Finish Remains charmingly bittersweet with very soft vanilla. Comment Don't bother looking for cognac-you won't find it, just a delightful imperial.