ABV 46%
Flaunted its richness in a restrained, mature way.
Bethany Brown
Macaloney's Island Distillery
Brand
Macaloney's Island Distillery
Bottler
Kildara
Expression
Pot Still
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
46%
ABV
Canada
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Rich and fruity. Black cherry, blackcurrant, damson, echinacea, milk chocolate-covered raisins and blanched almonds. Brazilian coffee with warm milk. Dark brown sugar, port, and new leather.
Palate: Medium. A gateau with cocoa-rich sponge and dark fruit compote. Vanilla latte with nutmeg. Cookie dough and crystallised ginger. Blackcurrant liqueur, and hints of peppermint and juniper.
Finish: Medium-long, drying. On ginger biscuits and sweetened black tea.
Comment: Flaunted its richness in a restrained, mature way.
Score: 8.2
Taster
Nose: Prunes, raisins, menthol, candied orange, cinnamon stick, and pumpernickel. A little cardamom and dill.
Palate: Medium-bodied. Sourdough doughnut, filled with custard and dusted with cinnamon sugar. Cherry cola, Fruit & Nut chocolate bar, and wholemeal toast with damson plum jam.
Finish: Medium-long, on pumpernickel.
Comment: Sugar, spice and everything nice.
Score: 8.3
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