Stouby scored this whisky 86 points 
Golden. Taste: Classic, plain, vanilla, fruit, sweetness, CS.
Arran 2006 - The Man With The Golden Glass
- Whiskybase ID
- WB133750
- Category
- Single Malt
- Distillery
- Bottler
- Distillery Bottling
- Bottling serie
- Master of Distilling - James MacTaggart
- Vintage
- 2006
- Bottled
- 03.06.2019
- Stated Age
- 12 years old
- Casktype
- Palo Cortado Sherry Casks
- Number of bottles
- 12000
- Strength
- 51.8 % Vol.
- Size
- 700 ml 750 ml
- Bottle code
- L030619
- Barcode
- 5060044483677
- Added on
- 27 jun 2019 2:44 pm by Ras Mazunga
Average value
€ 87.04
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Whisky reviews for Arran 2006 - The Man With The Golden Glass
51 users have left 51 reviews for this whisky. Average rating is 85.74 points.
Stouby scored this whisky 86 points
Dutchdram scored this whisky 89 points
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Lots of fruity notes, starting with raisins, peaches and grapefruits. Complemented by lovely notes of strawberries, raspberries and red grapes. Next vanilla, honey and praline. At the end a note of almonds and a little hint of white wine.
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Again raisins and peaches, complemented by a note of oranges. Strawberries and raspberry jam with some grapes on the background. Next notes like honey, grenadine syrup and praline. At the end some heavier notes like dark chocolate, almonds and cinnamon.
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Quite long and really complex. This stuff keeps lingering on with notes like strawberries and peaches. Honey and oak. And also dark chocolate and cinnamon.
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Izzino scored this whisky 87 points
According to the description, I would like to expect that it will be whisky in category 84. On the nose, it is whisky from which you can smell exactly the character of Palo Cortado Sherry - Nuts, maybe even coffee. However, the taste of whisky is very full, spicy and interestingantyloop scored this whisky 85 points
One of the limited releases that master distiller James MacTaggart created to show the wonderful interplay between the distillery spirits and the Palo Cortado sherry casks he personally selected... But, marketing is marketing, what's really inside the bottle?
???? Color: matte gold
???? Aroma: soft and rich, somewhat closed at first... raisins, pronounced notes of concentrated dried fruit compote, powerful raisin component, turning into creamy dark chocolate... slight minerality... with all this diversity, it seemed to me that the aroma somewhat restrained... he seems to be playing on semitones, not opening in full force...
???? Taste: chocolate and fudge, oak tannins, sugar-free mocha, a pinch of white pepper...
???? Finish: nice and warm... a little more than average... dried fruits, spicy spices, light tannins from oak barrels...
???? Conclusion: in general, I undoubtedly liked the release, but the amount of whisky in the sample was clearly not enough for me to fully reveal all its flavors and colors...
???? Points: 85.5
Inst: @whiskyliferussiaKillswitch scored this whisky 87 points
Issie did not rate this whisky
06.11.2021-
Slightly dusty, slightly tart, honey, apricot, some peach, physalis, orange, grain, cardboard, nuts, slightly fermented must, lavender, somehow slightly soapy, lemon
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Green apple, apricot, cardboard, nuts, wood, slightly soapy
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maltaholic scored this whisky 87 points
Blind tasting.
Nice color.
Although it is quite dark, I do not smell a finish.
But he's strong.
Slightly fruity, but also like grass,
a hint of vanilla,
Liquorice?
Violent start!
I guess around 60%.
It stays true to its taste.
Slightly floral, subtle and aromatic.
Was it in a wine barrel?
I have no idea what that could be.
With a long finish.
Class!Kraddell scored this whisky 75 points
Pours clear, medium light pale yellow. Scent is very interesting. Very fine, but a lot going on. Woody, hidden traces of nuttyness. Noticably mild on the boozyness, even though this is 50+ ABV. Traces of biscuits. Taste is fairly sharp. Alcohol far more noticable here, but not overly boozy, still. A bit drying, sure enough - but the whisky also has some remaining sweetness. Very mild nuttyness, vanilla, great woody profile. a very complex whisky - I might not be experienced enough to fully appreciate it's potential. Though I love the more robust barrel profiles myself ( as far as I know by now) , the sheer elegance and balance here definately is worth something ! the ABV works very well for me, not too high as I feared. Lovely aspects by the Palo Cortado, though the barrel expression isn't extreme.
Aftertaste is very long, though it grows a lot more silent after a relatively short time. I wanted to add this to my rating, since after minutes , the remaining very late aftertaste is quite... Damp cellar / Cardboard / old oak / Stale / mushroomy. Definately not a desired compound to me (I imagine to most people?) , and perhaps what others tasted that wrote the more negative reviews on this bottle. However, in the actual sipping I don't get it that negatively. The only solution is another sip, I guess ! The bottle seems to stand around on shelves, and now is even cheaper than when I bought it. For a current 60-80 euro value, I think it's honest to expensive- definately no can't miss.rich_93 scored this whisky 87 points
Lately I have been spending time with young whiskies from new distilleries, ranging from pretty good to poor showings. It’s a pleasure to have a well-matured hype-free 12yo in the glass..
This is a singular, challenging but delicious malt showcasing the quality of Arran. I suggest you try a dry sherry before if you haven’t - otherwise making sense of the palate will be tricky.
I bought this while it was on sale at Arran for 50 GBP, wish I’d bought a few more. For the average market price of 70+ I think I’ll enjoy the remainder but won’t get seconds.-
Nose: well-behaved at cask strength. Nutty, spicy, fruity, very soft and balanced. Quite sweet with lots of vanilla, honey, and marzipan from the nutty sherry cask. Still, it’s not too sweet as there is a citric freshness (together with the sweetness: orange marmalade). Hint of raisin, but less obvious than in oloroso matured whiskies. Reminds me of a less fruity, deluxe version of the Tobermory 12.
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Palate: starts sweet, then quickly turning sour and then dry. Very limited spicy heat, again well behaved at cask strength. Honey and vanilla upfront, followed by citrus. Then we take a turn into dry sherry land. The development is salty, yeasty, nutty and will be a serious culture shock to a non-sherry drinker. A delicious impression of slightly salty pistachio gelato.
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Lukas_Kiene scored this whisky 84 points
Tasted from a blind sample:-
Initially pretty cautious. A little honey and a delicate herbal note come to mind. Something in the direction of a spicy Highlander I would say. This is followed by a slightly tart and slightly acidic citrus note. Perhaps a delicate caramel note of wood, but that's all that is currently coming across. Looks like a cross between Highland Park and Tomatin, just very reserved. Minimally musty herbs and dry lemon peel with a hint of honey, that stays in my mind after a few minutes. After the first sip, the whole thing becomes a bit fancier and 'creamy'. Juicy orange and sweet spices are now showing up.
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Better! The honey becomes clearer, the citrus note changes to sweetish and the herbs also bring a delicious side effect à la herb candy. A delicate tart chocolate note also comes to mind. Overall, a beautiful and balanced combination that comes across as much more intense and 'clear' than on the nose. I like it!
The second sip is bitter, the herbaceous-spicy Highland Park feeling becomes even clearer. Finally, honey and a little caramel follow. Appears increasingly bitter to me after trying it several times. -
Nice finish, the aforementioned aromas stay on the palate for a long time and then fade with the musty, tart herbal note and a really only minimally bitter note of wood. Fits for me, a worthy finish. If you try the malt more often, the tart herbal note dominates. Remains very musty, almost musty and moldy on the tongue. Strange but interesting.
Addendum: Holy Moly, the finish turns into the taste of blue cheese after just under 15 minutes! Mega strange, the character is really weird.
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milkbonez scored this whisky 87 points
Palo Cortado casks are divisive i find it. This isn't for everyone but if you really like funky, you'll enjoy this.-
Golden raisins, dry, caramel, musty, apricots and clove.
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Oily, sweetness but not like a bourbon barrel or sherry- a very odd type of sweetness. Lemony dessert, but also fruity/tangy. It then quickly fades to the finish...
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I think this is the divisive part. The finish is very strong, and it is bitter/sour. Which I like after the sweetness on the nose/palate on this.
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dapoinbua scored this whisky 88 points
Don Cassi scored this whisky 83 points
The nose begins sour / herbaceous like vegetable soup, followed by yellow fruits and nuts. Still relatively closed without adding water. Much more intense with water, the fruit and nut notes play forward, a certain meatiness and Maggi note remain in the background. Reminds me of springbank with no smoke.
Sour-fruity and intense in the mouth, reminds me of Glenmorangie. The alcohol is present but well integrated.
In the finish, then definitely Glenmorangie: nutty and fruity with a good portion of oak.
Length: 4/10
Overall, an intense malt that shines with classic virtues and thus sets itself apart from modern malts. For me, the wow effect is missing.
Grade: 2+Whisky-Fancier scored this whisky 89 points
peatbogger scored this whisky 91 points
I guess anything that is not core range can be called "limited edition" but with 12.000 bottles it seems to be stretching the term. Still they would have had to have struck quite a deal on these rather rare Palo Cortado casks.
What ever they forked out for these casks it paid out in the final product.-
First impression is "solid" and potent, yet with well integrated alc.
Sour yeast and fermenting wine notes.
Quite complex.
Raspberry and red currant. Some nuts and some chocolate. Citrus and sweet fruit, it's all well mixed and hard to pin point. -
Thick creamy texture on arrival.
Not much build up of spice as it starts on a high note.
A little wood (very nice quality wood), a little nutty.
I only have a sample and I will not risk spoiling this by adding water. -
This is nice.
It's not dry, it's not bitter, it's hot but not overly spicy, it's just very tasty. It's got the after taste of a whole meal; meat, potatoes and a creamy brown sauce. I love this as it slowly fades. Rarely do I find a finish so pleasing.
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rolabob scored this whisky 86 points
karloff scored this whisky 89 points
Looking at some of the reviews, this is a love it or hate it whisky. I am definitely in the forma camp.
I really should have experimented with water but I never got round to it.
Which really means I liked it the way it was.-
I like this nose because I find it robust.
Dark toffee and chocolate.
Cinnamon, nutty, coffee, tobacco.
Old dark antique furniture or an old book shop where the books are leather binding.
I can't find any off notes, well, ones that I would call off, others might disagree. -
Everything above just transfers to the palate. Again it's robust and oily.
The 51.8% for me personally isn't a problem but again it might be for others.
Along with everything else is some really nice spice notes.
You know when you taste a really good red wine gravy? There is a bit of that in this.
This is a real winter warmer, it buts a fire in your belly. -
A long finish that leaves a really nice mouth coating. Lots of old wood and the right amount of spice on the death.
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Mapl scored this whisky 80 points
Willum scored this whisky 85 points
Odinson scored this whisky 83 points
JackieMoon scored this whisky 87 points
I think nose is cool. Almost a little sour, citrus note towards grapefruit with a really nice pear, tangerine if it is not really ripe with these white fibers. 51.8% hardly noticeable. A few drops of water help the nose noticeably Then it gets fresh and herbal, parsley. It may sound crazy, but parsley picked in the garden and pressed on.
Taste / finish: short sweet, again pear, strong but also here, I'm not the big cask drinker, you can tell the alcohol, but not unpleasant. Then he makes a U-turn on the highway and gets really dry, pats on the cheeks with nice nuttiness, maybe walnut. Strong black tea.
2. Sip with a few drops of water make it almost easy to drink. Neat wood comes after all. Then it becomes woody, nutty, dry again and all that remains is this grapefruit note, which sets the counterpoint slightly acidic.
I bought it for about 50 EUR back then. A whisky that stands for itself without being world class now. But I'm more than happy to have a bottle in my closet. Something different.Derufus scored this whisky 90 points
Ninofdram scored this whisky 88 points
Dris scored this whisky 84 points
Totoro scored this whisky 51 points
No idea what people are tasting when they post their reviews, but to me this is completely unpalatable. Tried it three separate times over the course of several months, and each time it's the same: a nice enough nose but then a disgusting, moldy wood / sour cask note on the palate that just won't go away. Mold, rot, decay, fungus, cork (TCA / TCB)... My guess is that some rotting / spoilt sherry casks snuck their way into the vatting. Yuck.WhiskyCasual scored this whisky 85 points
Exciting dram away from Oloroso and PX with musty notes and a long finishArcher scored this whisky 86 points
Arran with a difference. With him here you shouldn't be afraid of contact with regard to muff and mold. Not a "daily dram", but it always brings variety in the glass.-
Appears dark and mossy. Moist forest floor, mushrooms. In the distance, wild berries, blackberries, black currants: all in the fermented state. A hint of dark chocolate, sugar candy, sugar beet syrup. An exciting and demanding nose that makes you want more.
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The nose blends seamlessly into the taste. Quite full start with a musty basement, damp forest floor, mushrooms, maybe a little cork. Now, after the first sip, once again taken a nose, spices appear that were previously not noticeable there and which cannot be found on the tongue in this conciseness. Exciting. Less fruit than in the nose, but coffee beans, caramel and grated almonds.
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Not too long finish. Dry, musty, slightly musty and with a hint of cork.
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nallacam scored this whisky 83 points
Yes, I had the musty note here, as Le Chiffre also noted.
I have never had a cork taster with whisky, but it could have been here, so the grading is subject to change.Gris scored this whisky 86 points
http://www.justanotherdram.com/notes/arran-james-mactaggart-master-of-distilling-no-2.html (blog in french, a little bit late in some english translations)-
Sweet, fruity and sweet like a real dessert! On grapes, dried fruits, oranges ... A nice touch of dates and honey too. The cow! What is it greedy and pleasant! We want more, we come back again and again! I love! Really! For a 12yo he is beautiful…
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Rather oily on the palate before notes with a fairly strong tannin side are felt. Lemon, pepper and apple notes. A zest of oranges, white wine and dark chocolate. A touch of ginger to spice it up.
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Medium to long. On oranges and ginger.
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P.K.S scored this whisky 87 points
Verry lovely stuff, i had erlier the 12cs bach 4, 14yr,18yr,21yr the old bottlings and have to say this impressed as well. Love arran-
Sour,nuttines,Orange,coffi powder and i get some cinamond
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Perfekt balanced, oak spises, oily, peppery, peppery/cinamond, And the oloroso give a bit dry moth fill that gets oily afther short time
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Reely amazing strength, oily and you get barral spises long sweet oily finnish with some pepper.
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robse211 scored this whisky 87 points
Othorion scored this whisky 88 points
dhMaki scored this whisky 86 points
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Sweet and sour citrus fruits, fermented fruits or apples.
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First I tasted the sweet and sour citrus fruits,
then he got very dry and came almost at the same time
the flavor and pungency of ginger. Sometimes I also tasted a hint of chocolate.
With a drop of water: not quite so sweet and sour and
that dry feeling does not spread as much.
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Medium-long and sweet and fruity like apple with a subtle ginger spiciness.
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domani scored this whisky 87 points
An Arran in the usual strong manner, with a sweet and sour interplay in the nose, aromatic and spicy on the palate with a bitter finish. Well done and you know how to classify it - 12/13/2019-
Strong body, sour and sweet, cocoa, young wine, green, light fruits, star fruit, gooseberry, currant, sourdough, nougat, wet newspaper, the alcohol is strong and noticeable but without missing notes
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Very creamy, oily, also very strong, spicy and aromatic, the barrel starts immediately, black pepper, bitter herbal notes, lightning-like sweetness, brown sugar, a little dried fruit and bitter walnut at the end
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medium
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ctu scored this whisky 86 points
Divisive. It's quite a grotesque encounter between a good barrel and a palo cortado.-
Floral. Malt, citruses, vegetables, musty cellar and alcohol.
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Powerful and oily. Malt, tannic oak, palo cortado, honeyed banana, pepper and nutmeg.
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Medium length, spicy, sweet.
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ConvalRen scored this whisky 79 points
All that hype for another Palo Cortado cask scotch, yet it fell so hard.-
Fermented mash, sour wine gone bad. Nail polish. Urine after eating asparagus.
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Coffee, lemon, orange, subtle pepper. An unripened mango, stringy and astringent. Wine gone stale. Very metallic like. Some bits of sediment not from the cork but the liquid itself, like grit giving off an unclean impression.
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Dry and short. Nutty and full of oak.
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gaboruso scored this whisky 85 points
ThinLizzy scored this whisky 87 points
thijs100 scored this whisky 81 points
Starts off well enough, but it lacks some integration on the palate.-
Sweet and very clean, with notes of nougat and fudge, but also some stone fruits like nectarine, as well as a touch of honey, mocha and almond oil. Gentle and well-balanced, except for the burnt coffee beans aroma.
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Pretty viscous and winey, almost sauternes like. Dried apricots and figs, as well as a fair amount of walnut skins. It's also somewhat aggressive and sometimes overtly spicy.
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Lingering spices. Shy notes of fruit. Medium in length.
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kane112 scored this whisky 90 points
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clean, sweet and fairly malty. It does show some of the Palo Cortado characteristics。
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sweet to bittersweet, still some grape skin alongside cloves, pepperand apples. Orange zest. Dark chocolate.
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some honey sweetness, but the zestiness of grapefruit is much bigger.Style very Arran。。
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JNuyts scored this whisky 82 points
toklian scored this whisky 79 points
N20 P20 F19 B20alex..w..fan scored this whisky 78 points
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I liked the 2007 edition in bourbon casks. This is not even close.Ganga scored this whisky 76 points
Group hated this whisky. I can't even put up the phrases used. Let's just say that this would have been better from a bourbon cask.ErrHaBe did not rate this whisky
A dram that definitely helps time to unfold. At the beginning very closed and dominated by alcohol, a pleasant nut aroma and the slightly bitter chocolate became the dominant aroma for me. Ultimately, a good whisky. To be outstanding, the complexity is missing. It may be that the whisky develops positively with increasing oxidation.-
Alcohol, roasted malt sugar, cereals (fresh oatmeal), a slight bitterness. Floral aromas (rose petals, violets). Walnuts. The floral notes later become ammonia or violet pastilles. The Palo Cortado is clearly recognizable (dry nuttiness, oxidized sherry). The longer it stands, the more it goes towards nut chocolate. Harmonious and pleasant.
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Sweet, some alcohol, warming on the palate. Again the nuts, becoming drier with a slight bitter note (nut skin and green branches). Lime peel, tart chocolate powder. With air, the alcohol works much better. But above all these great nut flavors.
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Long. Sherry notes can be felt here again, next to it green wood and again the freshly cracked walnuts with skin. Towards the end of the drought. Espresso powder.
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paulmalt scored this whisky 89 points
The palo cartado cask gives it such a nice smell and taste. if you know arran you will see the influence,it gives funky fruity deliciousness. top quality whiskyLeChiffre scored this whisky 83 points
Overall, a good malt. For my taste but minimal to sour-bitter and to present musty note of fermented fruits. Good, but the sample is enough.-
sweet and sour fruity; Citrus notes; Orange; fermented grapes; Heather honey; fresh; Alcohol easily noticeable
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strong; oily; citrus; malty; sour fruity; slightly bitter; fermented fruit; getting dry
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slightly dry; spicy; slightly peppery; some citrus remains; pleasant oak; nutty touch remains
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Bam scored this whisky 89 points
Anyone who likes trail mix and nougat can not miss the whisky. Very strong and harmonious aromas. A few drops of water are good for him.-
A nice mix of different nuts and raisins makes me immediately think of trail mix. In addition I have dried dates, red and white grapes, and a white wine aroma, dry and slightly sour. Then a very spicy oak aroma spreads, accompanied by some lemon abrasion, which gives the nose a certain freshness, also a slight maritime touch contributes to it. The nose is worn by. A mix of vanilla and forest honey. The alcohol does not bother, but is still not perfectly integrated.
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Strong onset, oily mouthfeel. The lemon makes the beginning, then the nuts and raisins, again the Studenfenfutter. The oak comes, spicy / peppery and very pleasant. And mix with the nuts to sweet nougat. Again, the alcohol is not optimally involved.
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Medium. The nuts are very strong in the finish and together with the very pleasant oak again strong, dark nougat. The citrus notes and raisins continue to be present.
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DerDennis! scored this whisky 89 points
Very strong and complex whisky, both in the smell, as well as on the palate. Great long finish.
In my opinion the alcohol inhibits the whisky a bit. With water he opens up more, overall it gets milder and for me even better.-
Sour, fermented grapes, nutty, malt, nutmeg, oranges, furniture polish, coffee powder, old kitchen cabinet, white pepper, cinnamon
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very strong, light sweetness, slightly hot, tannins, malt, oily, white pepper, subtle citrus notes, getting dry, slightly bitter, wild honey, lemon balm, mint tea
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long, malty, mint and honey, very pleasant barrel
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MadScientist scored this whisky 87 points
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