Signatory Edradour Burgundy Finish

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 54 by Arthur Motley and Owen Barstow.

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Tasting Notes

Arthur Motley Nose Butyric, peach air freshener and a queasy cakiness. Like some showdown between two gateaux: as if a Battenburg attempted to outnancy a French Fancy. Palate Incredibly sweet, sugary and then nothing of merit. Better than the nose. Finish Pass! Comment Not to my taste. Only useful as a weapon in hand-to-hand combat.

Owen Barstow Nose Waxy at first, then apples, pears, cider, perry, calvados...Richer, crumbly chocolate cake undertones. Palate Creamy toffees. Egg custard. It is smoother and shows greater finesse with water. Finish Creamy, mint toffee richness. Some milk chocolate. Comment Somewhat lighter on the palate than the nose suggests. But still a firm, chewy, whisky for after dinner.