Phenolix 10 Year Old 70cl Whisky
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Phenolix 10 Year Old
Phenolic compounds play a major part of what makes smoky whisky so distinctive and yummy, so it's only fair that they are getting their dues by having a whisky named after them. Phenolix is a fab 10 year old single malt Scotch whisky from the isle of Islay, and it's a deliciously smoky expression, showing off its phenol, guaiacol, and cresol (the molecules that make up the phenolic compounds) proudly. A perfect dram if you're keen on peaty deliciousness, we'd say! Plus, Phenolix also sort of sounds like a pretend 1980s video game console with a massive 4 KB of RAM, and that's cool.
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose
Sea shores, roast chestnuts, singed grass, and distant bonfires, with hints of apricot jam and poached pear.
Palate
Drying smoke ripples on the palate, alongside apple chips, red chilli flake, and a touch of milk chocolate.
Finish
Meaty malt and cask char, with a dollop of creme patissiere.
Overall
There are substantial levels of smoke here, but it still manages to be approachable and not overpowering.
