Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 27 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.
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Nose
Shy initially, then blossoms. Wood and fruit gracefully interlace. Muscat grape. Dates. Vanilla rice pudding. Carnations. Palate
More wood than on the nose. Creamy. Sweet stewed plums. Oaky. Finish
Quickly fades with sweet fruity notes. Comment
Not the depth of the PortWood 21 Years Old, but thoroughly enjoyable.
Dave Broom
Nose
Sweet, quite winey, reminiscent of old Tavel rose. There's some honey, spices, charred fruits and red fruits. Subtle. Palate
Soft and honeyed with a sweet redcurrant jelly flavour. Good weight and balance. A sweet gentle malt. Finish
Soft. Comment
Well-mannered and well-balanced.
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