ABV 40%
A pleasant drink with an interesting freshness. Leaves a burning sensation with a spirity feel back in the throat though. No reason to get excited.
Martine Nouet
Bailie Nicol Jarvie
Brand
Bailie Nicol Jarvie
Bottler
8 Years Old
Expression
Blended
Type
8
Age (Years)
40%
ABV
Scotland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Shy at the beginning. Then opening on sweet notes: vanilla fudge. An insistent oaky note. Slightly grainy.
Palate: Smooth, hesitating between cereal and fruit. Pear. A citrus touch. Porridge.
Finish: Fades quickly. Lack of firmness. Dry oak.
Comment: A pleasant drink with an interesting freshness. Leaves a burning sensation with a spirity feel back in the throat though. No reason to get excited.
Score: 7.3
Taster
Nose: Fresh and floral. Green fruits: peach, greengage, grass. Lifted and buttery. Pear and spring flowers. Malted milk. More oak with water.
Palate: Sweet, clean and fragile floral notes with balanced nutty structure. White chocolate, spice.
Finish: Hazelnut. Smooth.
Comment: Another which shows that delicacy is as much of an asset as weight and power.
Score: 8
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