Magilligan
7.2

Magilligan

Pure Pot Still

ABV 43%

Although it says 'pure pot still' on the label, this is a single malt, there's no unmalted barley here. At 5 or so years old this malt is still a bit green.

Peter Mulryan

Specification

Magilligan

Brand

Pure Pot Still

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

43%

ABV

Republic of Ireland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Peter Mulryan

Taster

Nose: Malt and grain, boiled sweets. A less aromatic and interesting bouquet than Cooley's Tyrconnell.

Palate: Lime and biscuits washed down with cream soda.

Finish: Spicy and strangely dry.

Comment: Although it says 'pure pot still' on the label, this is a single malt, there's no unmalted barley here. At 5 or so years old this malt is still a bit green.

Score: 7

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Light, nutty edge, moving into dried peach, mixed herbs, turf and wood shavings. Seems young with an aroma akin to wet pavements after the rain.

Palate: Buttery and tongue-coating. Sweet: a juicy centre then a crisp maltiness. Like eating Smarties.

Finish: Peppery and spicy.

Comment: Developing some weight. An older example will be interesting.

Score: 7.5

7.2
Overall Score

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