ABV 42%
Interesting aromatic profile and good balance. To be enjoyed on crushed ice with chocolate or vanilla ice cream (or both !!).
Martine Nouet
Master of Malt
Brand
Whisky Liqueur, 15 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
15
Age (Years)
2012
Year of Bottling
42%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Sweet. Obviously a liqueur. Cinnamon, chocolate, orange peel. A touch of eucalyptus.
Palate: Thick, syrupy. Quite spicy and not cloying. The higher strength balances the sweetness. Eucalyptus again, pepper, plenty of ginger.
Finish: Lingering, spicy.
Comment: Interesting aromatic profile and good balance. To be enjoyed on crushed ice with chocolate or vanilla ice cream (or both !!).
Score: 8.2
Taster
Nose: An odd herbal note, reminiscent of balsam, wood glue and sap. Cherry Bakewells. A savoury edge of air dried ham. Red liquorice and bitters.
Palate: Dark chocolate and espresso grinds, treacle toffee again. A mature quality, oak and leather but married with a sweet spicy edge.
Finish: Smooth and dry, with a touch of Christmas cake.
Comment: More a sherry hand grenade that a full on bomb, but lovely stuff nonetheless.
Score: 7.8
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