ABV 40%
What a surprising whisky. The nose is so shy that you expect a bland palate. And here you are, with a lovely array of fruity flavours. You definitely can't tell a sausage by the skin (one of my favourite expressions learnt at school !)
Martine Nouet
Catto's
Brand
25 Years Old
Expression
Blended
Type
25
Age (Years)
2011
Year of Bottling
40%
ABV
Scotland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Restrained. Sweet vanilla syrup. A light floral touch. Caramelising crème\rbrûlée. Aromas are released in tinges.
Palate: Very smooth and silky. Elegant, fruity. Peaches and nectarines. Drying on soft spices. Charming.
Finish: In the same tone. Almonds in the back.
Comment: What a surprising whisky. The nose is so shy that you expect a bland palate. And here you are, with a lovely array of fruity flavours. You definitely can't tell a sausage by the skin (one of my favourite expressions learnt at school !)
Score: 8
Taster
Nose: Reserved at first then honey and nut with a little malt edge. Some great sweet fruits, apples and pears with spicy oak.
Palate: Very mellow, soft and gentle. Peach cobbler, vanilla ice cream and raisin\rmalt loaf.
Finish: Long and full of vanilla and raisins.
Comment: Well balanced and easy to drink.
Score: 8.4
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