Originally Posted by
goraman
On the Bunnahbain,
Funny how that can be, The naked Grouse is like that ,let a little air get into the bottle and it seems to get better.
Air and time can befriend a youthful spirit.
It is a very nice whiskey for the money.
Grant,
having a taste of the Classic Laddie ,I see why people like this bottle.
I can also understand why some don't.
It is very young, 50 ABV. so it seems very strong ,even after air has gotten to it . But add a couple drops of water from a pipet and suddenly you can smell the salt air of the sea,fruit, like green apple, grapes,lemon and wild flowers.
The taste is both sweet and bitter at the same time,hints of brine, tea and fruit.
This is that break out bottle, when you want something different.
BTW: Nosheen says it smells like nail polish remover,mustard and horseradish. That would be a tuff distillers note.