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Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 17 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Fruity, orangey, musky-spicy. Hint of leafy peatiness. A rich, complex aroma. Palate Silky, enwrapping. Powerful orange-peel, but also maltiness and nuittiness, and some underlying dryness from a touch of peat. Finish Light, clean, dry. Comment Remarkably fruity, but in a lively interplay with all the other elements.

Dave Broom Nose There's some sulphur notes when unreduced but water pulls out incense, lapsang souchong tea, dried apricot. An 'old' aroma: all walnut, cedar and orange honey. Palate Sweet start with toffee and cream. The wood is a little grippy, but not overpowering. Finish Dry, long and lively. Comment Obviously old but still very well balanced. Sean Connery.