WaterProof
7.8

WaterProof

Blended Malt Whisky

ABV 45.8%

There’s a lot of good in this glass, with some complexity and fun to be had.

Phoebe Calver

Specification

Macduff International

Brand

Macduff International

Bottler

Blended Malt Whisky

Expression

Blended Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

45.8%

ABV

Highland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Phoebe Calver

Taster

Nose: All of the creamy hazelnut praline notes on this, followed by rummy raisins, mincemeat, almond flakes and candied peel.

Palate: Just the slightest hint of nail polish remover, then it’s back to the rich dark fruit notes. Hazelnut milk latte, almond flakes dusted over vanilla ice cream, and warming oak spice.

Finish: A medium length finish, with a kick of rum and raisin cheesecake.

Comment: There’s a lot of good in this glass, with some complexity and fun to be had.

Score: 7.7

Christopher Coates

Taster

Nose: Cigar box notes of cedar and tobacco, soy sauce, and black treacle tart. Raisins and dried figs. Some earthy, leaf mulch-y notes. Stewed pears, apples and plums.

Palate: Light. Stewed orchard fruits with lots of Muscovado sugar and a glug of cream sherry. Honey-glazed almonds and peanuts with smoked paprika and salt.

Finish: Medium, with lingering nuttiness.

Comment: The kind of whisky that will work in all situations: sipping, highball, Old Fashioned... It just works.

Score: 7.9

7.8
Overall Score

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