Signatory Tullibardine 1973

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 11 by Michael Jackson and Martine Nouet.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Fresh, herbal. Clover and honey. Creamy. Palate Light, clean, grassy. A hint of straw. Finish Flowery dryness, quite drying. Comment Rounder than a previous Signatory bottling at 1972.

Martine Nouet Nose Floral rather than fruity, there is also a deep sweetness on which the malt hangs. Palate A momentary dryness is washed away with an incredible wave of honeyed sweetness. Finish The finish is drier, quite toasty and with a late arrival of slightly burnt honeycomb-chocolate. Comment A typical Perthshire-style honey-ball. Perhaps too sweet for some palates but it holds its age brilliantly.