Cadenhead's
7.9

Cadenhead's

Wilson's Distillery (Closed 1997)

10 Years Old

ABV 49.1%

This bottling is much more aggressive, and drying, than I remember. What happened to the soft maltiness and apricot fruitiness?

Michael Jackson

Specification

Cadenhead's

Brand

10 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

10

Age (Years)

2001

Year of Bottling

49.1%

ABV

New Zealand

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Oily. Sun-dried grass.

Palate: Sweet for a moment, then intensely peppery.

Finish: Lingering. Dry. Ground white pepper. Peat.

Comment: This bottling is much more aggressive, and drying, than I remember. What happened to the soft maltiness and apricot fruitiness?

Score: 7.3

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: A lot going on here: lifted notes of lemon balm/menthol, tangerine peel over a nutty/toasty background and, as it opens in the glass, vanilla and butter.

Palate: Silky and well-rounded. All the aromas come through making it creamy, fruity and spicy at the same time. Lovely balance and some complexity.

Finish: Well-rounded, mealy.

Comment: Well-balanced and characterful. Worth seeking out.

Score: 8.5

7.9
Overall Score

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