ABV 58.5%
Full of flavour and interest, but the sherry and oak verge on being overwhelming.
Michael Jackson
Speyburn
Brand
21 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
21
Age (Years)
1998
Year of Bottling
58.5%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Heavy sherry. Bitter chocolate. Heathery. Leafy
Palate: Very firm. Slightly oily. Good malt background. Nutty. Spicy. Aniseed.
Finish: Peaty. Sappy. Oaky.
Comment: Full of flavour and interest, but the sherry and oak verge on being overwhelming.
Score: 7.8
Taster
Nose: Rich, powerful sherry notes: cake, nut and figgy, pruney fruits, raisin, butter and a charred meaty note.
Palate: Great powerful European oak punch: orange, sweet spices, treacle scones, with some sweet spirit well in evidence. The charred notes give it an intriguing balance. Big, rich and savoury.
Finish: Liquorice.
Comment: Well-balanced. The spirit isn't drowned by the wood and sherry. Macallan fans will love this.
Score: 8.3
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