Ian Macleod
7.7

Ian Macleod

Island, Aged 8 Years

ABV 43%

A model of consistency,with the same flavour and intensity,until the finish adds more variety.

Ian Wisniewski

Specification

Ian Macleod

Brand

Ian Macleod

Bottler

Island, Aged 8 Years

Expression

Single Malt

Type

8

Age (Years)

43%

ABV

Islands (Non Islay)

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Ian Wisniewski

Taster

Nose: Dried fruit and fudge notes floating above toastyness.

Palate: Soft fruit with chocolate sweetness leads,very subtle oak dryness underpins an integrated package\rof flavours.

Finish: Sweetness leads then keeps alternating with dryness.

Comment: A model of consistency,with the same flavour and intensity,until the finish adds more variety.

Score: 7.6

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Medicinal. TCP,cough medicine. Briny wind. Wet pebbles. A touch of creosote. Stable disinfectant.\rAromatic herbs. Thyme, savory. Dry cider. A yeasty hint.

Palate: Round,smooth. Sweet maltiness. Smoke with a sherbety feel.

Finish: Smoky,dry,dusty with a touch of spices.

Comment: An easygoing marine dram. Clean cut with a generous peat signature.

Score: 7.8

7.7
Overall Score

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