Michael Jackson
Nose
Light peat. Heather-honey. Orange blossom.
Palate
Delicate. Camomile. Apples, pears. A hint of oatmeal. Grainy.
Finish
Burnt grass. Dry.
Comment
I have always felt this blend to lack dimension but, as it warmed in the glass, more flavours emerged, especially heathery-peaty elements. Also a more honeyed, malty fullness.
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Paul Pacult
Nose
I've always admired this biscuity, cake batter, honeyed, grainy bouquet.
Palate
Another blend with the word Speyside branded into it, especially in the feline dry, and smooth-as-glass palate entry. Toasted cereal, sweet malt, light caramel, vanilla extract, and almonds abound. Medium-bodied.
Finish
It excels in the aftertaste where the silky toasted cereal taste turns a bit fiery (love that), resin-like, and oily in the throat.
Comment
This blend has stayed at a very high level for the decade I've been sampling it. This time around I noticed the Balvenie presence more than in the past. Very nice job here.
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