Tasting notes for Cragganmore 12 year old

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Distillery bottling, 40% a.b.v.

Jackson writes, “Austere, stonily dry, aromatic.”  It is hard to conceive a much better description than this.  Intensely, nearly overwhelmingly perfumed, especially with a splash of water.  Very herbal and aromatic.  Palate is dry and reminiscent of a very dry white whine.  Firm, with a good bit of smoke in the finish.  Exquisitely balanced.  Appetizing.

Suggested for: Aperitif, but complex enough to be enjoyed long after dinner