Cragganmore 20 years, Master of Malt (en)

This bottle, which despite its age is affordable as it costs 55 euros, finished in sixth position in this highly contested session. A difference of 19 points separates the highest score (87) of the worst (68) and the average amounts to 80.74.
Here are the notes extremes:

Sebou007

Color : Hay Nose : We start with notes of zesty apples, apricot nectar and vanilla. Some candied pineapple and some orange juice. The nose then goes toward crushed fresh almond. It smells like butter and fruits (crumble). It's sweet, fresh, acidulous. Perfect for some summer night. A slight hint of alcohol and white pepper. Mouth : We start with fresh orange juice and a basket of summer fruits. It's dynamic and warming. The sugar is very well balanced. Very few bitterness, a hint of vanilla. Some drops of water make it bitter, even though the fruits become more exuberant. Finale : Long, sugary, on fresh fruits. Conclusion : I think that's an excellent whisky. Not very complex but what a pleasure ! It's fresh, perfect for summer and rich on fruits.

TTN

Color: straw yellow. Nose: First lively and alcohol, it quickly becomes softer with a nice floral presence (flowers, rose petals), cereal, brown sugar. With aeration I feel more resin. Palate: Lively and somewhat dull, both sweet and dry. Lots of vanilla (custard) and then the grass takes over next (geranium), gentian. Finish: Quite long, astringent flavor of an espresso tight. Overall impression: The nose will not let me insensitive ... but I do not have experience pleasure after the nose. Again a very characteristic profile "single grain" and / or a cask that made the soul, anything that does not attract me!

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