77
- Nose
- Sweet. Floral. Refreshing. Touch of acacia. Sawdust. Marshmallow. Quite slow to open up.
- Palate
- Smooth and creamy. Nutty. Almond. Raisins. Fudge.
- Finish
- Lingering. Dry, slightly astringent.
- Comment
- A well balanced dram. Rather shy and restrained at start but with time and a drop of water, becomes more attractive.
80
- Nose
- Closed then wine gum, raspberry, briary fruits. Becomes big and generous with coffee, rum and raisin. Mature. Raisin and light smoke.
- Palate
- Grippy, tea-like start then Oloroso sweetness. Teasing smoke, perfumed (lavender bags) then dark dusty black fruits. Good weight.
- Finish
- Ripe. Coconut.
- Comment
- A big broad, spicy number typical of the house style.
Whisky Magazine Issue 44
Celtic Cousins - Whisky from Wales, Cornwall and Brittany - Balblair Distillery - Blended whisky tasting - Chicago bars - Amber restaurant.
Published November 2004.
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