A Highland Single Malt, McWarrior, a determined fighter and adventurer imaged by Charles Edward Stuart, the last of the Scottish Dynastic Princes of Scotland, the grandson of Marie Stuart, who fought a revolution in 1745, to claim back the crown of Scotland and of England. Simon Laurie, is one of the best current Scottish Artists from the Glasgow School of Art, a big supporter of Scottish culture and values. Scotch whisky amongst them, but also wine from the old country and Scottish historical ally, France. One will find all of these attributes in his art.
TASTING NOTES :
NOSE: Raisins, figs, milk chocolate, cinnamon.
PALATE: Spices on white fruits, peaches, apricots, and honey.
FINISH: Vanilla, honey, and lemon zest.
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