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Macleod's Aged 8 Years, Highland Single Malt

Macleod's

Macleod's

Aged 8 Years, Highland Single Malt

Ian Macleod

ABV: 40%

Age: 8 Years Old

Style: Single Malt

Country: Scotland

Region: Highland

Overall
Score

7.4

Tasting Notes

Nose

Farmyard. Wet grass, fresh mushroom. Wisp of woodsmoke. Becomes oakier (and maltier) with water.

Palate

Firm structure. Nut bowl. Malty.

Finish

Dry. Melting chocolate.

Comment

Pleasant enough. Undemanding.

Taster Score

7.0

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