ABV 42.7%
Simple stuff, but the epitome of sweetness and light. It’s does exactly what I want a blend to do: it’s tasty and easy to drink.
Christopher Coates
Tácnbora
Expression
Blended
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
42.7%
ABV
Scotland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Crème fraîche, vanilla, lemon meringue pie, and lime juice. Delicate white flower notes, cornbread, and caramel.
Palate: Light bodied. Vanilla syrup, milk cookie with white chocolate, runny icing, and baked green apple. Blossom honey and sugar puff cereal.
Finish: Short. Honeydew melon and mandarin pith.
Comment: Simple stuff, but the epitome of sweetness and light. It’s does exactly what I want a blend to do: it’s tasty and easy to drink.
Score: 7.6
Taster
Nose: Caramelised pineapple, milk chocolate, and a hint of rose. Orange peel, crystallised ginger, and macadamia nut. A touch of eraser. Red apple peel, brown sugar latte, and wholewheat bread.
Palate: Medium. Lime cordial, dried apple pieces, malted milk ice-cream, and rich vanilla. Savoury wholewheat toast. Bitter espresso, sponge fingers, and creamy dark chocolate – tiramisu-like.
Finish: Medium, on strawberry and minty dark chocolate.
Comment: The pale hue belied its richness of flavour.
Score: 8.3
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