Macleod's

Islay Single Malt, 8 Years Old

Macleod's

ABV: 40%

Age: 8 Years Old

Style: Single Malt

Country: Scotland

Region: Islay

Overall
Score

8.0

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ludicrous colour.Big wood.Fruit cake, marzipan,candied peel and baked fruits.OTT.

Palate

Big and ripe.Lacquer,rustic. Woodsmoke lingering.All very upfront and showy.

Finish

Long,slick.

Comment

An unreconstructed alpha male.

Taster Score

7.7

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