A dessert malt, perhaps, but for that purpose I prefer sweeter bottlings.
Michael Jackson
Strathmill
Brand
12 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
12
Age (Years)
43%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Lightly fragrant. Skins of dessert apples.
Palate: Smooth. Syrupy. A touch of vanilla-pod. Spicy (a hint of clove?). Lively.
Finish: Flowery dryness. Slightly stinging.
Comment: A dessert malt, perhaps, but for that purpose I prefer sweeter bottlings.
Score: 7
Taster
Nose: Dry, nutty and airy. Dried banana on muesli, green grassy notes, tea leaves, walnut.
Palate: Very soft and attractive and flows straight down the middle. Medium sweet with some vanilla and nut.
Finish: Soft.
Comment: Attractive and delicate.
Score: 7.8
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