A fascinating Speyside whisky from Knock, Banffshire. A spicy, nutty nose that mellows as the dram progresses. The sweet, fruity notes are very present from the outset, and this leads to a dry finish with hints of tomato. Watch out for the meaty notes too. A perfect way to round off this panel session tasting bottlings from the original collection.
Producer Cadenhead's Original Collection Brand Knockdhu Origin Scotland / Speyside Provenance and type of barley(S) Not communicated Tourbage Not communicated Maturation(s) 70% Madeira / 30% Bourbon Alcohol: 46.0% Specifications: No chill filtration or colorants Outurn Not communicated
Nose: Smooth and soft. Orange cream cake, a hint of vanilla, light slivered almond note and a slight green note. A drop of water enhances the waxy note.
Mouth: Creamy, sweet, note of Seville orange peel before drying out, a little peppery spiciness. A drop of water softens the taste and reduces acidity, but does not alter the overall profile.
Nez : Le Glenmorangie Original 3 litres dévoile des arômes subtils de fruits frais, d'agrumes et de vanille, typiques des whiskys des Highlands. Bouche : En bouche, ce single malt offre une texture onctueuse et des saveurs de miel, de noisettes et d'épices douces, équilibrées par des notes florales. Finish : La finale du Glenmorangie Original est longue et persistante, laissant place à des nuances boisées et légèrement fumées, caractéristiques des whiskys écossais de qualité.
A versatile, smooth and easy-drinking whisky, with a good balance of sweet and dry notes and a medium-length finish. This 12-year-old single malt whisky is surprisingly rich and sherried, with notes of baked fruits, spices and chocolate.
Nose: Enchanting aromas of dried fruit, chocolate and vanilla. Mouth: An explosion of fruity flavors, caramel and warm spices. Finish: A long, smooth finish, leaving delicate notes of oak and ripe fruit on the palate.
Nose: Intense with a burst of charcoal, creosote, tar and molasses caramel, with curious herbal notes, such as fennel, celery and green peppers. Once these disappear, there are notes of milk chocolate, anise and wood smoke.
T: Molasses caramel, anise, salted caramel chocolate, eucalyptus, menthol and briarwood, to name but a few. The 'tingling' and peppery mouthfeel continues, with sweeter flavors giving way to more savory notes like charcoal, smoky bacon, toast and tar.
Finish: The aftertaste is long and lingering, with a touch of peppermint and clove.
Nose: Christmas notes, spicy, nutmeg, sweet spices, coconut, star anise.
Mouth: Italian sausage, dried figs, Battenberg cake.
Finish: Dry, dried tomatoes, green vine tomatoes, vinous.