Scott_E
Reviewed
March 27, 2017 (edited August 5, 2017)
Continuing the tasting tour finds me in the Speyside with a sample provided by generously Paul. Sometimes it’s refreshing to take something (a book, movie, music, etc) to wind down and relax. This Cragganmore is nice compliment for such a moment.
An aroma of a morning breakfast. White, sugary cereal (Frosted Flakes) with orchard fruits. Then there is the sweet floral notes of heather and honey. While these are the basic aroma notes, they perfectly balanced and you can find yourself nosing this for a good length of time. Arrives on the palate with a honey sweetness. The body is thin and lightweight. A touch of smoke is detectable along with some oak and salted nuts. A bit more time and honeydew melon is drawn out. It finishes short leaving behind notes of honey, brown sugar and some nuttiness with a final exit of fresh, cleansing ginger root.
This is a lovely, sweet whisky that is the exemplar of a Speysider: fruit, floral and sweet. This is definitely appealing to the masses which understandably makes this a staple of the Johnnie Walker blends. Thoroughly enjoyable and enjoyably delicate. [Dry Glass: Honeysuckle][86/100][Tasted: 3/24/17]