Grindlay’s Selection
8.1

Grindlay’s Selection

Ben Nevis Distillery

1997

ABV 52.6%

I’d say this would be perfect with cheese, in place of the quince jam.

Joel Harrison

Specification

Grindlay’s Selection

Brand

1997

Expression

Single Malt

Type

18

Age (Years)

2016

Year of Bottling

52.6%

ABV

Highland

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Joel Harrison

Taster

Nose: There is some good oak influence from the cask on this whisky, which gives it body and broad shoulders for a nice spiritus element to stand upon.

Palate: The initial hit of spirit it tamed well with water which reveals ripe black cherry, plums, damsons, figs and quince. This is dark and brooding. Velvety. \n

Finish: Much more of the dark fruits, there is a really tasty element which fights a little too much with the spirit.\n

Comment: I’d say this would be perfect with cheese, in place of the quince jam.

Score: 8

Chris Goodrum

Taster

Nose: Raw, intense, gritty, herbal Oloroso. Earth, manure with hints of walnuts, chicory and coffee. Water brings out a touch of prune, dried plum and orange, as well as softening the rawness.

Palate: Surprisingly soft, well, relatively so! Like the nose it is Oloroso dominated, lightly tannic and herbal with a touch of treacle and malt. Water brings out some coffee/caramel notes. \n

Finish: Quite herbal – mint and heather with plenty of drying, coffeed tannins. \n

Comment: A good, clean sherry matured malt.

Score: 8.2

8.1
Overall Score

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