Tullibardine 1993, Port Wood Finish

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 49 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Fry’s Turkish Delight. Palate Bakewell tart. Finish Belgian raspberry beer. Comment Somewhere in the mid palate, there was a momentary hint of malt whisky. I don’t know how that found its way into this obscure liqueur from Heaven.

Dave Broom Nose An alarming colour like an angry sunset. Red fruits, rosehip syrup with crisp oak behind. Cooked fruits and dusty/cereal. Splits with water into edgy green spirit with a layer of jam on top. Palate Numb to begin with. Quite liquorous and sweet with a light cherry character. Finish Dry. Comment The feeling here is that the finish is being used to cover something up. It hasn’t worked.