Cragganmore
8.5

Cragganmore

1984 Distillers Edition, Ruby Port Finish, 12 Years Old

ABV 40%

Connoisseurs might miss the austerity of the original - or enjoy the added layer of fruity, winey, sweetness.

Michael Jackson

Specification

Cragganmore

Brand

1984 Distillers Edition, Ruby Port Finish, 12 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

12

Age (Years)

40%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Scented. Beeswax.

Palate: Delicate orange-blossom. restrained fruitiness: sweet oranges, cherries, port.

Finish: Flowery balancing dryness. Warming. Soothing.

Comment: Connoisseurs might miss the austerity of the original - or enjoy the added layer of fruity, winey, sweetness.

Score: 9

Doug McIvor

Taster

Nose: Promising, delicate orangey spiciness, fruity, toffeeish backdrop with subtle hints of madeira wine.

Palate: Full caramel and coffee textures emerge from initial floral and spicy, prickling characters. Lingering until the gentle sweetness yields to reveal more coffee, crème brûlée and soft peat.

Finish: Smooth, smoky and chocolatey. Very dry at the death.

Comment: For coffee, cigar and chocolate lovers.

Score: 8

8.5
Overall Score

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