Macleod's

Speyside Single Malt, 8 Years Old

ABV: 40%

Age: 8 Years Old

Style: Single Malt

Country: Scotland

Region: Speyside

Overall
Score

7.5

Tasting Notes

Nose

Very light. White tea,strawberry,cake mix. Slightly drier than you expect.

Palate

Clean and light. Sugared almond, primroses and very light caramel toffee. Becomes bland with water

Finish

Delicate.

Comment

Fine in an undemanding way.

Taster Score

7.1

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