Dewar Rattray Benrinnes 14 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 47 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Tangy, somewhat spirity. Cider cellar. Wet leaves. Touch of earthy mushrooms. Pear drop. Becomes cheesy. Palate Biting. Sour apple, pear drop. The cheesy notes show up. Finish Fizzy, spicy and nutty. Turning bitter. Comment Nose and palate are a bit agressive with a lingering sourness which is disturbing. A prickly character. Water smooths the flavours over but this is not enough.

Dave Broom Nose Smooth and soft to begin, then some light smoke, bourbon biscuit, roast beef gravy, mint all balanced by gentle vanilla ice cream. Palate Praline, butter/cream. Meaty and rich in the centre with gentle oak. Substantial with richness. Finish Sweet then smoky/burnt. Comment This is still improving. A couple more years in cask would have improved it further.