Master of Malt
7.6

Master of Malt

Cragganmore Distillery

Cragganmore, 1991, 20 Years Old

ABV 54.2%

That whisky has obviously matured in a tired cask. The alcohol is not mastered. But the aromatic profile is not unpleasant.

Martine Nouet

Specification

Cragganmore

Master of Malt

Single Cask Series

Brand

Cragganmore, 1991, 20 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

20

Age (Years)

2011

Year of Bottling

54.2%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Prickly. The alcohol is aggressive. Herbal. Lemon balm. White tea. Drying\rhay but with a musty touch. Lemonade. Aeration tames the fieriness. Light flowery aromas.

Palate: Crisp but not as spirity as the nose would let expect. The same herbal\rprofile as on the nose.

Finish: Short.Minty. With a dusty spices feel.

Comment: That whisky has obviously matured in a tired cask. The alcohol is not mastered. But the aromatic profile is not unpleasant.

Score: 7.4

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Light and discreet with blossom like edges. White tea with lemon, a hint of\ragave. Chalky and ultimately fragrant.

Palate: Clean and very pure with wild flowers and lily. Some acidity giving balance. Thicker in the centre of the tongue than you might expect.

Finish: Clean and quick.

Comment: An unexpectedly light (but well balanced) Cragganmore.

Score: 7.7

7.6
Overall Score

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