Gordon & MacPhail
7.4

Gordon & MacPhail

12 Years Old

ABV 40%

Good balance and nice weight if a little woody.

Dave Broom

Specification

Gordon & MacPhail

Brand

12 Years Old

Expression

Blended Malt

Type

12

Age (Years)

40%

ABV

Islands (Non Islay)

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Gold. Juicy fruits (in fact, Juicy Fruit chewing gum) and some ripe strawberry. Water dries it slightly; malty, with coke (the fuel) and soft creamy fruits and cream. Charming.

Palate: Soft and well-fruited (peach/caramelised apple), then it dries up.

Finish: Dry, quite biscuity.

Comment: Good balance and nice weight if a little woody.

Score: 7.5

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Green apple. Garden mint. Orchard flowers. Honey. A hint of white chocolate.

Palate: Very clean. Surprisingly austere on the palate. A hint of smokiness in the background.

Finish: Dry spiciness. Slightly rooty. Softens to almond milk and porridge notes.

Comment: Very fragrant on the nose but more restrained in the mouth. Needs time to perk up.

Score: 7.3

7.4
Overall Score

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