Tullamore Dew 12 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 15 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Perfumy, grassy. Sesame seeds. Data-like sweetness. Palate Light, elegant, sweetish, and raisiny, with some sherry. Finish Lightly spicy, gingery. Comment Sophisticated and seductive, but I always find it a little lacking in substance.

Jim Murray Nose A rigid backbone of pot still is softened by massive and quite startling fruit arrival. Palate Remains grain orientated, though quite mouth watering. Finish Pretty dry and thin, but just enough sweet oil to keep the oak in check. Comment The injection of rich, exotic fruit along with the bigger pot still feel improves it almost beyond measure. The finish is still weak, though.