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Ian Macleod Islay, Aged 8 Years

Ian Macleod

Ian Macleod

Islay, Aged 8 Years

Ian Macleod

ABV: 43%

Age: 8 Years Old

Style: Single Malt

Country: Scotland

Region: Islay

Bottling: Ian Macleod

Overall
Score

7.8

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dry with notes of heather, fishboxes, cigar ash and dried seaweed.

Palate

Dry malty (kiln-like) with good positive attack.

Finish

Ash like with a peppery lift.

Comment

Eminently drinkable, direct and simple.

Taster Score

7.8

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