ABV 50%
The type of maturation has deeply influenced the malt. Elegant and rich but may be a bit too much... like\rXmas pudding!
Martine Nouet
The Arran Malt
Brand
Fino Sherry Cask 8 Years Old
Expression
8
Age (Years)
50%
ABV
Scotland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Sherried. Deep earthiness. Damson jam. Dates,treacle. Fig syrup.
Palate: Sweet and concentrated. Dark dry fruit (prunes,sultanas,dates) like alsacian Christmas cakes. Wood\rshows off at mid-palate.Bitter note.
Finish: Sweet and bitter. Dark chocolate.
Comment: The type of maturation has deeply influenced the malt. Elegant and rich but may be a bit too much... like\rXmas pudding!
Score: 7.8
Taster
Nose: Tightly clustered,well-balanced, vanilla,oak,citrus,honey and nutmeg.
Palate: Light creamyness and mellow dryness,then vanilla sweetness, orange marmalade,cooked apples,\rcitrus zest freshness and subtle oak.
Finish: Lightly spicy oak balanced by diminishing sweetness.
Comment: A constantly evolving balance of richness and dryness.
Score: 7.9
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