MacKinlay Shackleton The Journey Rare Old HIghland Malt Whisky

S

sample-devstore.myshopify.com Verified independent store

→

Startlingly bright and pale gold in colour, and relatively light in body, judged by its legs. The first nose is slightly prickly, with sweet biscuit notes closely backed by a fruit y complex which combines unripe pear and white grapes with a hint of Seville orange marmalade. After a while the biscuit note becomes softer and more sponge-like and is joined by a trace of almond, with just the faintest thread of smoke in the background. At natural strength, the whisky has a pleasant smooth texture, a light body and a clean taste; a good combination of primary tastes - light sweetness, some acidity and saltiness, drying towards the end with light medicinal notes in the finish. Warming and spicy overall. A drop of water edges the aroma towards dentists' mouthwash; the taste is more salty and less sweet, but retains its spiciness. Clean, light, youthful and fresh overall. (Charles Maclean, worldofwhiskies.com, Feb. 20, 2013) Show more