Islay Mist
7.5

Islay Mist

12 Years Old

ABV 40%

Needs water to open the nose, but the palate is rather simple.

Dave Broom

Specification

Islay Mist

Macduff International

Brand

Macduff International

Bottler

12 Years Old

Expression

Blended

Type

12

Age (Years)

40%

ABV

Scotland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Bready with a tickle of smoke. With water a herbal note (rosemary). With water more tarry notes appear. A little plain.

Palate: Clean, malty but surprisingly light. The smoke is a mere wisp in the background. Little hollow in the centre.

Finish: Dies a quick and painless death.

Comment: Needs water to open the nose, but the palate is rather simple.

Score: 7

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Outdoor fragrances. Garrigue herbs (thyme, savory). Earthy with a floral touch (wet forest ground after a summer shower). A hint of curry. A distant tar note.

Palate: Sweet, round, syrupy. Toffee, liquorice. A peated note. Oak is well integrated.

Finish: Dancing on tastebuds. Spicy. Thyme comes back.

Comment: An interesting dram. Perfumy, dense on the palate though so sweet at first. Satisfying.

Score: 8

7.5
Overall Score

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