Macleod's

8 Years Old Islands

Macleod's

ABV: 40%

Age: No age statement Years Old

Country: Scotland

Region: N/A

Overall
Score

8.0

Tasting Notes

Nose

Crème caramel,toastyness, gingerbread,chocolate.

Palate

Creamyness,chocolate eclair, accompanied by soft,ripe fruit sweetness,while background toastyness underlines and counterpoints the richness.

Finish

Indulgence moving to dryness.

Comment

Impressively structured.

Taster Score

8.6

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