Cragganmore 12Y

Nose: Honeyed. Floral. Herbal. Full of subtleties. By Michael Jackson
Complex, rich mix of flowers, fruit (dried and caramelised), plum, baked apple, currant, honey, roast chestnut, meat and toffee. Phew. By Dave Broom

Palate: Lightly syrupy. Sweet. Delivers what the bouquet promised. By Michael Jackson
A soft start, then dark fruits mixed with light honey and cooked peach. A rich, elegant, silky texture that fills the mouth. Highly complex. By Dave Broom

Finish: Starts gently dry, but quickly soars to spicy heights. By Michael Jackson
Soft with a gentle hint of smoke. By Dave Broom

Comment: Very accessible, and not given to grandiosity, but it’s one of the Speyside greats. Good with some desserts. Try it with cassata. By Michael Jackson
Balances richness and fragrance superbly. By Dave Broom