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Adelphi 12yo 'Laudale'

(46%, Adelphi, Batch #1, 2009)
Average Score: 87
Bottle Profile
TypeScotch Single Malts (Undisclosed Distilleries)
BottlerAdelphi
Brand NameAdelphi
Bottling NameLaudale
Alcohol By Volume46%
Other DetailsBatch #1
Issued2009
Average Score87


Maniac Ratings
Serge Valentin86
Johannes van den Heuvel85
Olivier Humbrecht86
Robert Karlsson91
Konstantin Grigoriadis91
Davin de Kergommeaux86
Ho-cheng Yao86
Peter Silver82
Krishna Nukala90
Luca Chichizola90
Nabil Mailloux87
Oliver Klimek88


Retired Maniac Ratings
Bert Bruyneel84


Tasting Notes
Robert KarlssonBig dry sherry influence (figs, dark chocolate, raisin, the whole kit). And smoke too. Whoa. Some slightly "sourly" notes in there too (not negative). Yes, sherry and smoke. Dry fruits all over the place intermingled with the smoke. This is hugely complex and truly enjoyable. At the end wood dominates. A cowboy malt indeed... Sherry and smoke and wood, aggressive and perfect.
Oliver KlimekNose: Very full, ripe berries, dusty cupboard, a hint of tea - Palate: Cherries, tea, chocolate, a bit of pepper - Finish: Very long, fruity and dry - Overall: This is an exceptionally rich and dark sherry whisky, quite dry but not disturbingly so. Very complex and thoroughly enjoyable.