posted 29 Apr. 2012

Willie JJ gave this whisky 72 points

Color

White wine

Nose

It's from 1989, but it smells very youthful to me. I suspect (and the colour supports this) that it has been a well used cask and hasn't added much to the whisky. There's a strong feints smell that comes across as new plastic. Its not unpleasant though, the sweetness stops that. And there's fruit: bananas and pears, then an underlying grist. The nose is fascinating.

Taste

Feinty again, but the sweetness cures all ills. This time its not plastic, more like buttermilk. Not getting the fruit here though. Its a sharp sugary hit

Finish

lots of sugar that eventually turns a bit bitter at the end (like a tiny squirt of bitter lemon). Not such a long finish as some of the other grains.

Comments

I could spend ages with the nose on this. The rest of it is not so impressive, but still very enjoyable nonetheless.

 

It's better to have drunk it all than never to have drunk at all.

posted 13 Sep. 2011

 

Color

White wine

Nose

Surprisingly fragrant. Creamy and fruity - citrus of some variety. A little vanillin.
A very nice nose - I could sit and sniff this one for a while

Taste

Gentle on the palate with some soft nuts and toffee. Almost like toffee apples in fact.

Finish

Medium. This is where it is slightly let down, but it's still very nice. I take that back. A second wave has hit now and it's turning out to be quite long after all. There's something of corn-based whiskey in here too.

Comments

Well now, this is another very good grain whisky, and one I would buy

 

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