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Glenturret 10 Year Peat Smoke (2020 Maiden Release)
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed
February 23, 2022 (edited November 3, 2022)
Nose - Soft sweet smoky malt, buttery ash, untoasted sesame seeds
Taste - Gentle sweet smoke, light ash, sweet malt, like a sweet light lager/pilsner, gentle black pepper, orange/lemon zest, chocolate
Finish - Lingering gentle sweet smoke, lemon, gentle black pepper heat
Score - 82/100
Final Thoughts - I've tried this before but I believe my palate was definitely fatigued but I thought it was a fairly inoffensive peated malt then and I think the same now. The peat is nice & subtle and if I had to describe this, I'd say it's like the Glenlivet/Glenfiddich 12 for peat. It's not super exciting but nothing really off putting about it. What's really interesting about this is that it doesn't really have any dominant fruit notes (not even apple or pear) that I get from pretty much every other Scotch. This is just pure malt, like literally a stronger beer in its purest form. It's super clean and fairly boring, but very inoffensive.
Would I drink it if offered? - Yes
Would I specifically order it? - Maybe
Would I buy a bottle? - Maybe
NOTE - All reviews are done without factoring in price.
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