ABV 41.8%
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Michael Jackson
Bruichladdich
Brand
Legacy Series One, 1965
Expression
Single Malt
Type
36
Age (Years)
41.8%
ABV
Islay
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Choux pastry fresh out of the oven. Pain au chocolat.
Palate: Lean and chewy, like the inside of a croissant. Passion fruit. Sweet red peppers.
Finish: Ground black pepper.
Comment: Does Starbucks know about this?
Score: 8
Taster
Nose: Fresh, vibrant and clean. Pine/forest floor, tangerine zest. Becomes sweeter and more chocolatey in time.
Palate: Light and fresh with a tingle akin to hot sand. A bleached maritime feel to start though it sweetens as it opens.
Finish: Dry, tingling.
Comment: Lighter and more lean than the '73.
Score: 8.5
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