The Cooper's Choice
7.4

The Cooper's Choice

Glen Grant Distillery

1988, 15 Years Old, Portwood

ABV 46%

The port is trying to give this some life, but ends up dominating.

Dave Broom

Specification

The Cooper's Choice

Brand

Vintage Malt Whisky Co.

Bottler

1988, 15 Years Old, Portwood

Expression

Single Malt

Type

15

Age (Years)

2002

Year of Bottling

46%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Perfumed (almost artificially so): pot pourri, strawberry chews. Flattens with water, also rings out a cereal character.

Palate: Dry, almost papery feel, sweetened by the berries in the middle of the palate.

Finish: Sweet and winey.

Comment: The port is trying to give this some life, but ends up dominating.

Score: 6.8

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Hints of winey fruit.

Palate: Hazelnuts. Good flavour development. Nutty, marshmallow, toffee, cookie-like maltiness.

Finish: A hint of coconut. Elusive spiciness (nutmeg perhaps?).

Comment: The delicacy of the Glen Grant survives here.

Score: 8

7.4
Overall Score

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