Hankey Bannister / 40 Years Old

Hankey Bannister

40 Years Old

ABV 44.3%
REVIEWED Issue 116

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Specifications

Brand: Hankey Bannister
Expression: 40 Years Old
Type: Scotland Whisky / Blended
Age: 40 years old
ABV: 44.3%
Country/Region: Scotland
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Tasting notes

Taster Annabel Meikle

Nose: I was immediately struck by the density of aroma, cherry heering, kirsch, and fine kid leather gloves - how it should be treated.
Palate: Silky Turkish coffee with muscovado sugar. Christmas soaked fruits, prunes in chocolate. Amazing finesse to it.
Finish: Bewitching. Beguiling. Beautiful.
Comment: I have to confess I was so excited I knocked my glass over. My notes smelled lovely though afterwards!

9.0

Taster Martine Nouet

Nose: Oaky, intense. Nutty. Peanut butter. Séville orange marmalade. A distant floral note. Some heady flowers (peony). Complex, rich.
Palate: Sweet then a dry oaky grip but well balanced with the malty sweetness. Oatcakes. There is a slight cardboard note.
Finish: Oaky with a ginger touch. Some astringency.
Comment: The nose is promising, the palate a little behind. Still a pleasant whisky. I would avoid water. This is too old to be watered!

7.7

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