Allt-a-bhainne Distillery
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
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
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
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
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