Dalwhinnie 20 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 64 by Dave Broom and Arthur Motley.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose Showing maturity. Rich and sweet with a touch of fireworks (sulphur). Then honey, banana loaf, sticky toffee pudding, baked/caramelised soft fruits, fudge and varnish. Palate Very rounded and plump. Supemely soft and gentle. Light chestnut then a surge of spice, light grip. All those sweet fruits re-emerge... Finish . . but then die a little quickly. Comment A soft hearted beauty. Cuddle up to it.

Arthur Motley Nose Vanilla ice cream and nuts initially, then a sourness came through, like fresh grapefruit juice. This, combined with a saltiness gives it a margarita style. Wafts of barley sugar sweets there with a raisiny, bready character too. Palate Abroad dried fruit texture, with honeyed porridge giving way to a drying, tingling spice. Finish Dry. Comment Try to get the dilution right.