Whyte & Mackay Special Reserve, 21 Years Old, Sherry Wood Finish

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 44 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Resiny at start. Old furniture. Beeswax. Floral. Pear drop with a hint of nail polish. Palate Smooth, velvety. Sherried. Fruit. Stewed plums. Marmalade. A touch of milk chocolate. Finish Long and delicate, full of charm with a lively fresh oak touch. Appetising gingery dryness. Comment Well-balanced and luscious. Keeps talking if you let it breathe. A blend of distinction.

Dave Broom Nose Liquorous. Peach syrup, butterscotch. Liqueur chocolate, orange chocolate truffle. Lingering and rich with notes of black forest gateau. Palate Very full and thick. Covers the tongue. Pastille like black fruits. Liquorous. Raisin, sticky toffee pudding, molasses, demerara sugar. Mellow. Finish Rich, raisined fruits. The chocolate. Comment One for people who like 'em big boned.