James MacArthur's Old Masters
7.4

James MacArthur's Old Masters

The Glenturret Distillery

1986

ABV 51.3%

As refreshing as a herbal tea but much more rewarding and fulfilling. Would suit a leg of lamb with mint sauce.

Martine Nouet

Specification

Old Masters

James MacArthur

Brand

1986

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

51.3%

ABV

Highland

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Light and fragrant. Grassy. Herbal. Straw. Garden mint. Elegant spices. Paprika, touch of curry.

Palate: Incredibly fresh and clean. Enticing, fresh herb flavours. Luscious sherbety mouthfeel.

Finish: Not very long but keeps the taste profile high. Tender bitterness.

Comment: As refreshing as a herbal tea but much more rewarding and fulfilling. Would suit a leg of lamb with mint sauce.

Score: 8

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Delicate and floral with hints of boiled milk and dry malt. Seems to have quite a subtle richness.

Palate: Fragrant blossoms: orange/jasmine and a chewy start, but a sour note spoils things.

Finish: Dry and soft then that milky note again.

Comment: Sadly it's just unbalanced.

Score: 6.8

7.4
Overall Score

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