James MacArthur's Old Masters
6.5

James MacArthur's Old Masters

Allt-a-bhainne Distillery

1995, 10 Years Old

ABV 58.9%

An aggressive young punk of a dram: Sid McVicious? It might have a gastronomic application as a marinade for oily fish or perhaps in a dressing.

Michael Jackson

Specification

James MacArthur

Brand

1995, 10 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

10

Age (Years)

2006

Year of Bottling

58.9%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Acetic acid with some butteriness (should be a Hollandaise, but it's not). Underlying menthol and acetone.

Palate: Crude. Alcoholic. Intensely acetic. Tropical fruit.

Finish: Reluctant to swallow: Sweet and bitter.

Comment: An aggressive young punk of a dram: Sid McVicious? It might have a gastronomic application as a marinade for oily fish or perhaps in a dressing.

Score: 6

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Floral and citrussy. Rose syrup, lime. Quite prickly. Green oak. Seems young. A soapy note.

Palate: Sweet. Grassy then getting dry and spicy. Zesty. Alcohol is quite aggressive. Peppermint.

Finish: Dry and grassy. Fresh chewed stem.

Comment: Quite harsh and burning. Alcohol is not tamed at all.

Score: 7

6.5
Overall Score

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