ABV 47.5%
Like a smoked margarita.
Joel Harrison
Maverick Drinks
Brand
I
Expression
Blended Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
47.5%
ABV
Scotland
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Delicate peat and heavy spirit. Wet wool and more vanilla.
Palate: Smoke, a dying BBQ, red cherry cola, rooibos tea, mint leaves and lime juice.
Finish: Coal dust and lime juice; almost Mezcal like.
Comment: Like a smoked margarita.
Score: 7.3
Taster
Nose: Resinous, perfumy. Sun warmed pine needles. Vetiver. Quite an unusual aromatic profile. Enticing though. Charcoaled beef. Thyme.
Palate: Silky. Malty and fruity. Pears poached in a cinnamon syrup. Barley wine. A hint of green apples.
Finish: Sweet and crisp, soothing on a delicate nutty aftertaste.
Comment: A surprising balsamic profile. I was more intrigued by the nose than the palate. I would avoid water.
Score: 7.7
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