Chieftain's
8.6

Chieftain's

Glencadam Distillery

1985, Aged 16 Years

ABV 43%

Attractive rather than complex, but very attractive at that.

Dave Broom

Specification

Chieftain's

Ian Macleod

Brand

Ian Macleod

Bottler

1985, Aged 16 Years

Expression

Single Malt

Type

16

Age (Years)

43%

ABV

Highland

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Medium-bodied and slightly floral but with a rich malty core. Water reveals a buttery richness with honeyed fruits, hot cross buns and spices.

Palate: A dry-ish start with light spice and nut, then citrus oils, hazelnut and an overall pleasant texture. Well balanced.

Finish: Dry with a touch of smoke.

Comment: Attractive rather than complex, but very attractive at that.

Score: 7.8

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Subtlety in action. Perfumes, dried apricot, aniseed, jasmine tea, dried spring flowers, green grape, marzipan.

Palate: Smooth, silky and creamy. A caress of mingled flavours. All nose promises are delivered.

Finish: Dry, spice-festooned.

Comment: Graceful and characterful. To be sipped on a midsummer starlit night. A true dancing dram.

Score: 9.5

8.6
Overall Score

From The Distillery

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