ABV 46%
A lovely old-fashioned blend.
Gavin Smith
The Tweeddale
Brand
12 Years Old - Batch 2
Expression
Blended
Type
12
Age (Years)
2012
Year of Bottling
46%
ABV
Scotland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Pear drops, then green herbal notes.
Palate: Real mouth presence, smooth and luxurious, sparkles with spice, plus\rbrittle toffee and restrained fruit.
Finish: Toffee segues into gingery oak.
Comment: A lovely old-fashioned blend.
Score: 8.3
Taster
Nose: Lime marmalade, toast and honey, reminds me of throat soothers.
Palate: Orange peel, lime cordial, toffee notes abound. Gentle and elegant.
Finish: Quite short but packed with flavour, fruit and gentle wood spice.
Comment: A superb example of well thought out and careful blending.
Score: 8.9
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