Mey Selections
8.1

Mey Selections

Glen Ord Distillery

12 Years Old

ABV 51%

It’s nicely balanced and flavoursome, especially considering the heat.

Phoebe Calver

Specification

Goldfinch Whisky Merchants

Mey Selections

Brand

Goldfinch Whisky Merchants

Bottler

12 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

12

Age (Years)

51%

ABV

Highland

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Phoebe Calver

Taster

Nose: Syrupy figs, almond oil, chopped walnuts, toffee pennies and rich fruit cake. Greenhouse notes, with geraniums and green tomatoes, then meringue sweetness.

Palate: Earthy smoked notes, fruit salad of peach, apricot and apple. Then there’s a little aniseed heat, madeira cake, toffee sauce and almonds.

Finish: Desiccated almonds and a prickle of heat.

Comment: It’s nicely balanced and flavoursome, especially considering the heat.

Score: 8

Christopher Coates

Taster

Nose: A little reserved, but in time comes tart red apple and ripe banana, cookie dough and blossom honey. With a little digging there’s almond and delicate florals.

Palate: Medium bodied. Overripe apple and pear builds in intensity. Toffee chews and lemon oils. Cantaloupe and subtle herbs, somewhere between Lillet Blanc and sweet vermouth.

Finish: Medium length. Those delicate fruits and herbs linger.

Comment: An elegant and refined dram with real complexity.

Score: 8.2

8.1
Overall Score

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