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Forty Creek John's Private Cask

Forty Creek

Forty Creek

John's Private Cask

Forty Creek

ABV: 40%

Age: No age statement Years Old

Year Bottled: 2011

Style: Grain

Country: Canada

Region: N/A

Overall
Score

8.0

Tasting Notes

Nose

Raspberries, vanilla and almonds.

Palate

Quite full-bodied; old leather, dried fruits and cinnamon.

Finish

Steadily drying, with anise.

Comment

Interesting contrast between nose and palate.

Taster Score

7.8

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