Aggregated Reviews
- Raided Score: 87
- Publication: whiskyfun
- Excerpt: Probably no racehorse but it’s superbly composed and won’t disappoint anybody. One of the best ‘easy/commercial’ malts in my opinion.
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- Raided Score: 89
- Publication: Distiller
- Excerpt: The whisky is sweet for most of the ride but finishes with wood dust and spice.
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- Raided Score: 91
- Publication: Drinkhacker
- Excerpt: Very enjoyable and easy to drink. Melds well flavors of light sweetness, wood, and just a touch of smoke. I like it.
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- Raided Score: 88
- Publication: Whiskey Raiders
- Excerpt: Excellent, savory, rich and decadent bottling with plenty of complexity.
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- Raided Score: 95
- Publication: The Whiskey Jug
- Excerpt: It’s an absolute pleasure. The warm and velvety, bordering on oily, texture and deep rich flavors create a robust and attention grabbing flavor profile.
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- Raided Score: 93
- Publication: Whiskey Advocate
- Excerpt: Its flavors are rich and enveloping, with notes of treacle, toffee, roasted nuts, and a long, spicy, woody finish that lingers.
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House Review
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Intro:
Trying this blind was a treat - Glenlivet's 21yr Archive.
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Nose:
Honey, leather, sherry. Nutty and funky wine notes. Toasted almonds, toffee and some nice tobacco.
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Taste:
Medium mouthfeel, mild heat. Sweet sherry, toasted almonds and vanilla toffee. Faint pepper, with a nice fruity undertone.
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Finish:
Medium length, nice and mild here on the heat, with lots of pepper, sweet nutty toffee and faint cocoa.
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Overall:
Excellent, savory, rich and decadent bottling with plenty of complexity.
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Score:
7
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