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Score

Samuel Gelston's, 40%

Price: 23 Issue: Spring 2022 Reviewer: Jonny McCormick Category: Irish Single Malt


Heady aromas of honey, Corn Flakes, vanilla, sliced almond, oat biscuits, and crunchy red apples on the nose, with top notes of fresh green foliage. This is a well-made, easy sipper with a lightweight mouthfeel and generous sweetness, replete with a palate of lemon, honey, menthol, and hints of peppermint, followed by custard creams and shortbread before spices dig in on the finish.