Whyte & Mackay 30 Years Old, Rare Reserve

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

Whisky Magazine is the perfect complement to the dram in your glass. Every issue brings you fascinating articles on the art, science and romance of the 'water of life', plus page after page of tasting notes.

• Issue 44 online • Buy issue 44 (£5.95)
• Subscribe to Whisky Magazine (from £28.38)
• Preview current issue (73) • Preview other issues online

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Sweet. Elegant. Bourboney. Buttery. Toffee. Cappucino. Barley sugar. Lemon-grass. Star anise. Forest bouquet. Dried leaves, touch of mushroom. Palate Round and mellow. Clean and fresh. Candied quince. Honeyed apples. Fruit and nut chocolate. Finish Lingering on liquorice. Ginger root. Comment Heavier than the 21 Years Old due to its sweetness. But harmonious and elegant.

Dave Broom Nose Unctuous. PX/Bristol milk. Walnut, raisin. Very sweet and soft. Moscatel and heathery smoke. Palate Mouth coating and soft then the grip of oak. Has a mature character giving it an extra dimension. Finish The dry oak lessens and out comes rich sherried flavours. Comment Like all old whiskies everything is delivered on the finish.