Berrys' Own Selection
6.6

Berrys' Own Selection

Blair Athol Distillery

1998

ABV 46%

Seems a little young but that’s not stopping it.

Rob Allanson

Specification

Berrys' Own Selection

Berry Bros. & Rudd

Brand

Berry Bros. & Rudd

Bottler

1998

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

2009

Year of Bottling

46%

ABV

Highland

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Rob Allanson

Taster

Nose: Cinder toffee,Chantilly cream, vanilla pods.Pretty malty, biscuity but with a lemon citrus tang.

Palate: More autumn leaves notes come through, that humidor tone. Bags of spice wash the palate.

Finish: Quite hot with that spice note lingering.

Comment: Seems a little young but that’s not stopping it.

Score: 7.2

Dominic Roskrow

Taster

Nose: Creamy caramel and vanilla, Twix bar, some sweet citrus.With water, lemon and honey toddy.

Palate: Much grungier than the nose. Savoury and earthy green salad. Sappy and immature or at least unbalanced. A big hit of spice.

Finish: Medium, hot and peppery.

Comment: Disappointing. Should have been left with the blending stock.

Score: 6.1

6.6
Overall Score

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