ABV 40%
A fine addition to the ever-growing whisky liqueur category.
Dave Broom
Master of Malt
Brand
Speyside Whisky Liqueur, 30 Years Old
Expression
30
Age (Years)
2012
Year of Bottling
40%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Big and sweet (not surprisingly) but with a spiced/rooty aroma: think clove, allspice, lime chocolate, kirsch and camphor.
Palate: Sweet, but not at all cloying. Reminiscent of Fry’s chocolate creme.
Finish: Clean and balanced.
Comment: A fine addition to the ever-growing whisky liqueur category.
Score: 7.7
Taster
Nose: Fragrant. Floral and balsamic. Eucalyptus. Herbal as well. Obviously a malt whisky liquor. Good oak and cedar aromas.
Palate: Sweet and spicy. The same eucalyptus note, plus cloves, orange, angelica. The sweetness is well mastered. The texture is pleasant. Not cloying at all.
Finish: Clean, spicy with a pleasant dryness.
Comment: Interesting, aromatic and elegant. But is it worth paying a lot for an old whisky liqueur?
Score: 7.7
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