The Whisky Fair
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The Whisky Fair

Springbank Distillers Ltd

1971, 35 Years Old, Sherry Wood

ABV 59%

A gentle,soft candy whisky with no blemishes.

Dominic Roskrow

Specification

The Whisky Fair

Brand

1971, 35 Years Old, Sherry Wood

Expression

Single Malt

Type

35

Age (Years)

59%

ABV

Campbeltown

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dominic Roskrow

Taster

Nose: Wet autumn leaf-covered paths, some melon.

Palate: Tangerines,sweet orange,candy,oak and a nice burst of malt.

Finish: Clean,fresh and middling.

Comment: A gentle,soft candy whisky with no blemishes.

Score: 7.2

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Rich maltiness. Barleysugar. Apple blossom honey. A mouthwatering display of fruit and cereals. Pears in\rpuff pastry.Demerara sugar. Nutmeg.

Palate: Light and sweet. The alcohol is perfectly mastered. A wave of soft spices and caramelised fruit.

Finish: Fresh,cheery and elegant.

Comment: Incredibly well balanced .Aninviting complexity. Alcohol is tamed. As luxurious as a rum. Yummy.

Score: 8.8

8
Overall Score

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