Three Ships 5 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 49 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Buttery but with a butyric edge. Herbal, aniseed. Shortbread. Dry hay. Palate Fresh, clean, sweet. Malty and minty. Finish Medium, some spices (paprika, ginger). A bit grippy. An earthy touch. Comment A decent dram, a little heavy on the palate though. You need to like oaky aftertaste to fully appreciate it.

Dave Broom Nose Light smoke? Salami, pulpy fruits, crisp oak, gentle malt, some resin, toasted. Palate Oxidised and fruity. Old pears, slightly chewy. Wood smoke from the middle. Slightly green, seems young. Finish Fruity then spiced. Comment Has some varied character. Good.