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Adelphi 1988, 12 Years Old

Adelphi

Adelphi

The Macallan Distillery

1988, 12 Years Old

Adelphi

ABV: 57.5%

Age: No age statement Years Old

Style: Single Malt

Country: Scotland

Region: Speyside

Overall
Score

7.2

Tasting Notes

Nose

Musty and sulphur-sour. Heavy sherry but not particularly of the clean kind.

Palate

Good bittersweet balance. The sherry side doesn't gel though.

Finish

A late arrival of something orangey.

Comment

Oh what might have been...

Taster Score

6.5

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