ABV 40%
A superbly balanced blend. You can't fail to love it.
Dave Broom
Bailie Nicol Jarvie
Brand
Very Old Reserve
Expression
Blended
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
40%
ABV
Scotland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Charming mellow, but slightly exotic nose; fenugreek, coconut/gorse with vanilla, orange, pears and apple blossom.
Palate: Very soft and clean with a zesty tangerine/orange peel touch and a delicious hazelnut/almond crunch in the centre.
Finish: Soft and juicy.
Comment: A superbly balanced blend. You can't fail to love it.
Score: 9
Taster
Nose: Sweet limes. Leafy. Cypress or sandalwood.
Palate: Marshmallow maltiness, rose-water, then cedary, briar-like dryness. A remarkable integration of sensuousness and severity.
Finish: Joss-stick smokiness.
Comment: Demanding and stern. Take some time to understand it. A complex whisky as it reveals its secrets.
Score: 8.5
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