ABV 40%
Needs water to open the nose, but the palate is rather simple.
Dave Broom
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
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
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
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