Whyte & Mackay 12 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 17 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Rich, sweet, creamy. Clean maltiness. Palate Firm, smooth, almost slippery. Creamy, fruity (Cherries? Peaches?). Finish Big, firm, Fruity, peppery. Comment Do you have a sweet tooth? Verges on the liqueur-ish.

Dave Broom Nose A lifted spicy nose without water, dipping into lemon sherbet, lime and mandarin with some chocolate, smoky wood and cold tea as well. Palate Seriously chewy stuff with a layer of almost minty toffee running through it. Finish Long and rich with dry coconut and spice. Comment An absolute cracker. Taste a whisky as good as this and you'll be instantly converted to blends.