ABV 52.5%
At this age, more complex and elegant than ever. No obvious sherry.
Michael Jackson
Cragganmore
Brand
29 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
29
Age (Years)
2001
Year of Bottling
52.5%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Fragrant. Herbal.
Palate: Silky. Soft and embraceable but reluctant to yield its secrets. Orange blossom. Absinthe.
Finish: Dryness and sweetness tightly combined. Thyme. Still teasing. Long.
Comment: At this age, more complex and elegant than ever. No obvious sherry.
Score: 9.3
Taster
Nose: Orange peel, smoke, light leather, burnt toast, plum. Has depth and at the same time is very precise.
Palate: Medium-bodied. Smoky, cashew, floor polish, savoury notes underneath. Some deep, carbonised notes. Oaky.
Finish: Runny honey, acacia.
Comment: Complex, intriguing.
Score: 8
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