ABV 53.8%
A soft drink with alcohol? Pleasant and refreshing. A dash of water is necessary to cut the edges though. But it enhances astringency.
Martine Nouet
Glen Garioch
Brand
(A Rare Find) 1997, 15 Years Old, Cask No. 828
Expression
Single Malt
Type
15
Age (Years)
53.8%
ABV
Highland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Tangy. Malty. Cereal bowl. A big wave of vanilla. And more vanilla! Cream soda. Candyfloss. Lemon juice.
Palate: Crisp. Raw silk feel. Sweet and spicy in the same time; light and pleasant flavour delivery. Vanilla, lemonade, ginger ale as well.
Finish: Dry, quickly fading with a slight astringency. Quite clean.
Comment: A soft drink with alcohol? Pleasant and refreshing. A dash of water is necessary to cut the edges though. But it enhances astringency.
Score: 7.7
Taster
Nose: American ice cream floats, lots of cream and a citrus zest freshness. Honey Nut cornflakes and warm milk. Baker's crust and more sweetness.
Palate: Refreshing and sweet. Chantilly cream, oak shavings, some spices lurk, ginger, cinnamon too.
Finish: Almost vanishes, dries with a zestiness.
Comment: Water helps bring out the malty and sweet side. Certainly an interesting drop.
Score: 7.9
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