To check another whisky off the list of the 101 whiskies to try before you die, I traded a sample of Bailie Nicol Jarvie with John Derks. BNJ is known as the Glenmorangie blend, since that is the biggest Single Malt in this blend, apparently.

Nose:
A little more mature and complex than I expected with vanilla, some light coconut smells and a bit of lemon. I do think that the malt percentage compared to the grain percentage is a bit low, since the grain whiskies are far more prominent. The minty of Glenmorangie is detectable, however.

Taste:
The taste lingers a bit between juicy sweet and dry. There is a lot of cereal in the taste with again some vanilla, but without the minty hint. Also quite malty.

Finish:
The finish a bit random with peaks in all directions. The crispness of a good grain whisky, some heavier notes as well, a little yellow tropical fruit too.

Quite a strange whisky, and not entirely to my liking. However, when you reckon this bottle sets you back about 20 euros, its a very good deal compared to other blend in that categorie.

Bailie Nicol Jarvie, 40%, available at Master of Malt, among others.

Nose: 6
Taste: 6
Finish: 5
Overal experience: 6
Price/quality: +2

Total: 25 points