Michael Jackson
Nose
At first, turpentine spirit and linseed oil – studio aromas – punctuated by spearmint? Menthol? Juicy fruit gum? Cointreau?
Palate
Astringent and a little salty. Cough mixtures. Dense treacle toffee. Pain au chocolate.
Finish
Burnt pastry. Not quite as oily as one might have expected. Eucalyptus notes with water.
Comment
An extremely complex – and for me, pleasant – nose is matched by a dense and demanding palate.
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Arthur Motley
Nose
Succulent esters, with pear drops and crépe suzette. Also strawberry, violet, lime and sherbert. Some luscious coffee fudge, ginger and vanilla.
Palate
Chocolate, bourbon, oak and perhaps a little ashy peat.
Finish
Dry and subtly spicy.
Comment
A complex, aged and vibrantly mature Speyside. Very good.
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