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- Raided Score: 84
- Publication: The Dramble
- Excerpt: This is a refreshing and lively dram rather than a cavernous sherrybomb. The nose is exceptionally inviting here, it’s therefore a shame that the back palate and finish don’t quite manage to maintain the same level of poise.
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- Raided Score: 86
- Publication: Distiller
- Excerpt: This is a very good dram, but not yet impressive.
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- Raided Score: 88
- Publication: Whiskey Wash
- Excerpt: The combination of tastes and scents in the bottle is quite enchanting, like a beautiful spinster. Indeed, this middle-aged malt seems rather confident that she has earned her place in my liquor cabinet. Who am I to disagree?
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- Raided Score: 90
- Publication: Whiskey Raiders
- Excerpt: Really great presence here, a good bit of complexity, at a great price. The nutty, sherry forward profile is enjoyable.
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Intro:
Distilled by Glengoyne, a distillery in continuous operation since 1833, this 18yr expression features sherry maturation for the life of aging.
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Nose:
Big salted caramel, toffee, rising bread and a touch of ash. Light minerality, creme brulee and a touch of raisin.
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Taste:
Moderate mouthfeel, some caramel, honey, praline, light maltiness and touch of ash. Sweet overall, with nutty sherry up front, caramel behind, and light apple pie sweetness in the back.
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Finish:
Long finish, enjoyably sweet and complex. Fruity, nutty essence forward sherry with some cream, toffee and touch of ash in the back.
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Overall:
Really great presence here, a good bit of complexity, at a great price. The nutty, sherry forward profile is enjoyable.
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Score:
7
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