ABV 50.5%
The nose tells more than the palate. An additional touch of sweetness to balance the spices would make all the difference.
Martine Nouet
Connemara
Brand
1992, 15 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
15
Age (Years)
50.5%
ABV
Republic of Ireland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Slightly tangy. An animal scent. Cowshed. Pop-corns. A touch of marshmallow. Honey on a warm\rbuttered toast. Fresh coffee. With water, Demerara sugar.
Palate: Sweet at start then opening on spices with a fizzy feel.Ginger, liquorice.
Finish: Dry,not very expressive.
Comment: The nose tells more than the palate. An additional touch of sweetness to balance the spices would make all the difference.
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: Smoky. Damp earth,cowshed,vanilla, with a violet mote behind and a fleshiness akin to lychee. With water\rthere's oak,smokeand salami.
Palate: Dry start with big phenols but balanced. Just a hint of soapiness in the middle when neat. Good length.\rImproved by water. Substantial mid palate.
Finish: Hot embers. Little short.
Comment: Robust and strong-willed. Worth a look.
Score: 7.8
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