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Mackinlay Shackleton The Journey Wine Review

Mackinlay Shackleton The Journey

Mackinlay Shackleton The Journey

Scotland, United Kingdom

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Price: $259.95

Drink: Now

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 47.3%

Wine Type: Other Wines/Drinks


Winery: Mackinlay

Agent: Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants

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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 fruity 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. Source: Charles Maclean, worldofwhiskies.com, Feb. 20, 2013

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