ABV 48%
I've always had a soft spot for this distillery's Black Barrel, and I like this version even more. Not very complex - but it is a grain whisky.
Michael Jackson
Girvan
Brand
1964, Single Grain
Expression
Grain
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2001
Year of Bottling
48%
ABV
Lowland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Quick spiciness, then linseed and leather. Cedar. Body very rich for a grain whisky.
Palate: Smooth. Sweetish. Emphatic, lingering, milk chocolate. Developing a gentle, toasted-almond, dryness.
Finish: Firm. Soothing.
Comment: I've always had a soft spot for this distillery's Black Barrel, and I like this version even more. Not very complex - but it is a grain whisky.
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: Great legs. Intense and quite oily, this marries sweet and savoury beautifully. Spice galore. with soft caramelised fruit, plum/prune and treacle.
Palate: Elegant and smooth. A woody start then a luscious, spicy mid-palate like cinnamon buns slathered with butter.
Finish: Clove, all spice, cinnamon. Spicy!
Comment: Superb. Let's have more quality grain like this.
Score: 9
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