Clan Campbell 8 Year Old Malt Scotch

Name: Clan Campbell 8 Year Old Malt Scotch
Brand: Clan Campbell
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The Clan Campbell 8 Year Old Scotch whisky has been the most popular premium whiskey in France in recent years. It brings together the best of Scotch grains with a malt base. It is matured in oak casks for eight years. This lends the blend a warm hue, a peaty smokiness and almost creamy smoothness. This blend has 40% AVB and stands out among its contemporaries.

History
The naming of the blend has a rather interesting story behind it. While the Campbells are one of the most prominent bloodlines in the Scottish Highlands, it is still a matter of mystery how the name came to be associated with the blended scotch. It probably came into being once Forbes Macgregor & Co. became S. Campbell & Sons in 1937.

Source

26th April 2017

https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Campbell_(whisky)

http://www.scotchmaltwhisky.co.uk/clan-campbell.htm

https://www.scotchwhiskyauctions.com/auctions/71_the-40th-auction/43093_clan-campbell-75cl--glenforres-8-year-old/

https://scotchwhisky.com/whiskypedia/2342/clan-campbell/

http://www.whiskymag.com/whisky/brand/clan_campbell/whisky167.html

http://www.scotclans.com/top-5-whisky-of-the-clans/http://www.societe-ricard.fr/en/brands/whiskies/_clan-campbell

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Clan Campbell 8 Year Old Malt Scotch Tasting Notes

Nose

A prominent malty aroma, with hints of creamy caramel toffee, honey, walnut, oak and cedar. There are vague hints of citrus, and dried herbs as well.

Taste

A subtle sweetness, balanced with woody textures and fruity aftertaste.

Finish

Warm, lingering smoothness ending with drier notes.

Body

A lush, smooth, and full-bodied scotch with faint hints of spice.

Color

Gorgeous, deep amber

Palate

It has a warm texture, with the nuttiness of hazelnuts, a bitter-sweet mix of caramel toffee, and a smokiness that lingers from the oak casks.

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