Chieftain's Choice Dallas Dhu 26 Years Old Rum Finish

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 61 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Grassy with a smoky echo. Very fruity. Poached pears. A sweaty touch. Palate Sweet but crisp sensation. Tinned peaches. Savoury taste with a tangy bite. Wasabi. Dry spicinesss which tickles the tongue. Finish Dry with a slight bitterness in the back. Comment I wonder what type of rum casks were used. I cannot find any hint to a finish here. Don’t look for delicacy but fine if you look for a wake up call.

Dave Broom Nose Slightly abrasive. Some high estery/glue like notes. Immature. Water shows a smoky edge. damp grass. Palate Better than the nose with a sweet centre. Orange zest. Rum takes charge from the middle onwards. Finish Smooths into tropical fruits. Comment The rum acting as a cover for what you suspect is a whisky which suffered from being in a tired cask.