Taster

Nose: Sweet. Delicate. Restrained. Barley water. But not much more. A grainy note. Water brings out oakiness.

Palate: Thick. Syrupy but also watery. Hazelnut fudge. Getting astringent. With water,\rthe sweetness becomes cloying.

Finish: Sweet, oaky, astringent.

Comment: A 18 year old whisky should have a more exciting aromatic profile.

Score: 7.2

Taster

Nose: Touches of maturity. Light licks of leather, cinnamon and allspice. A citric touch akin to orange peel. Soft sweet fruits. Balanced.

Palate: Clean and graceful. More of an apple box character emerges alongside some light mintiness. Light but clean and well balanced.

Finish: Medium length. Sweet.

Comment: 18 years already? Cooley continues to show its quality.

Score: 7.8