ABV 56.1%
The aroma promises more than the whisky delivers.
Michael Jackson
Old Masters
James MacArthur
Brand
James MacArthur
Bottler
1993
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2004
Year of Bottling
56.1%
ABV
Islands (Non Islay)
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Sherbety, fruity, perfumy.
Palate: Grassy. Some sweet perfuminess.
Finish: Firm. Slightly sharp. Hot.
Comment: The aroma promises more than the whisky delivers.
Score: 7
Taster
Nose: Intense. Lightly estery (banana), limeade and nougat. Quite lean with some cumin seed and a tickle of smoke.
Palate: Fizzy and direct. Compressed. Blanched almond, flowers. Sugar puffs.
Finish: Short. Slightly nutty.
Comment: A needle of flavour. Flies straight down the middle.
Score: 7.5
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