Berry's Own Selection Dailuaine 1985

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 65 by Dave Broom and Martine Nouet.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose Quite deep and hairy with a slightly charred, meaty edge. Into the earth again, this time with a sulphur edge. Medlar-like fruit with water. Palate Big, robust and mouthfilling. Long and quite deep with rooty, almost smoky notes. Finish Meaty again. Comment Agood example of a little seen distillery.

Martine Nouet Nose Grassy. Cereal. Muesli. Dry hay. A slight sour note in the back. Fermenting pears. Palate Round, mouthcoating. Delightful feel. Rich fruity and oaky combination. Sweet. Plum and date chutney. Spicy (ginger). Finish Lingering, sweet and elegant. Comment An excellent whisky which has reached its peak. More time in oak and it would lose its charm.