Quote Originally Posted by artificer View Post

I would disagree most heartily, for EXACTLY the reasons you have below

There really shouldn't be any boundaries between nose, taste and finish. One flowing into the next is (IMO) part of the beauty of a full, rich, malt. ...
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This is a classic example of why whisky tasting is so subjective (like some folks enjoying peat and others not). I like to perceive a distinct nose, foretaste, taste, and then finish rather then have them all run together. It's like blending a parfait before you eat it - good, but better in its distinct portions.

Artificer: By the way, I owe you an email reply. I am letting your input sink in. Thanks.