ABV 40%
In a young whisky, I would have expected more freshness of flavour, but the elements are there, and the product shows promise.
Michael Jackson
McCarthy's
Brand
Single Malt
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
40%
ABV
USA
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Peat. Grass. Fruit. Musty.
Palate: Syrupy but firm. Medium-bodied. Robust. Peaty.
Finish: Mustardy, scenty, dry.
Comment: In a young whisky, I would have expected more freshness of flavour, but the elements are there, and the product shows promise.
Score: 6.8
Taster
Nose: Smoky, dry, heathery (and leathery). There's a grappa-like earthiness, barbecue smoke then, as it opens, an overpowering rubbery/feinty note.
Palate: Pretty sweet with some soft fruit and that heathery smoke on the sides of the tongue.
Finish: Clean. Short.
Comment: Young, maybe time in wood will mellow the rubbery nose.
Score: 6.3
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