ABV 43%
Still sweet, but much more rounded. Real depth of flavour, tastes more like Armagnac than whisky. I would like to try it with pecan pie.
Michael Jackson
Celtique Connexion
Brand
Speyside 1989, Armagnac Wood Finish
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
43%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Fruity, sweet, sticky. Prunes in a pie?
Palate: Hard sponge cake, soaked in syrup. Reminded me of the Turkish cake called Kateife.
Finish: Nutty. Walnuts, mint toffee.
Comment: Still sweet, but much more rounded. Real depth of flavour, tastes more like Armagnac than whisky. I would like to try it with pecan pie.
Score: 8
Taster
Nose: Ripe and perfumed: black fruit, wild flowers, apple, candle wax, cereal/hay loft, dry oak. Sweetens with water.
Palate: Sweet with a silky feel. Black fruit in centre alongside crisp malt. Decent grip.
Finish: Sweet fruits then dry oak.
Comment: The best balanced of the three.
Score: 8
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