ABV 46%
A rich character which does not seem to allow the sauternes cask leave its sweet print. It shows through with water however. Broad, complex and enjoyable.
Martine Nouet
Tullibardine
Brand
1993, Sauternes Finish
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2008
Year of Bottling
46%
ABV
Highland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Resiny. Rich. Complex. Exotic spices. Nutmeg, long peppercorn. Opens on luscious dessert notes. Plum pudding.
Palate: Crisp, lively. A burst of spices sweeps away cooked plums and raisins. Chocolate but as the Aztec would drink it: mixed with chilli.
Finish: Dry, long. Liquorice.
Comment: A rich character which does not seem to allow the sauternes cask leave its sweet print. It shows through with water however. Broad, complex and enjoyable.
Score: 8
Taster
Nose: Lush and rich.Has faint incense notes with a little Christmas cake as well.
Palate: Loads of dark chocolate and dried fruit come through. Hints of sweetness lurk as do spices.
Finish: Dries leaving that spiced note.
Comment: Great for a dessert whisky especially with a dark chocolate pudding. Sauternes is still here but not that dominant.
Score: 7.8
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