Dewar Rattray Invergordon 1964

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 53 by Arthur Motley and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Arthur Motley Nose Vanilla, fudge, face cream, dry twigs, and some floral character. Slightly hot. Palate Vanilla, lavender, milk chews and kindling wood. Finish Vanilla ice cream and a light, fragrant grassiness. Comment A pretty bundle of US oak, slathered in silky creaminess. Impossible not to like.

Dave Broom Nose Sweet luscious and fat. High coconut factor, sun-tan lotion (high UV factor), butterscotch, golden syrup on a hot crumpet. Water brings out a light spiciness. Rum-like. Palate Very smooth and unctuous. Coconut ice cream, black banana. Becomes drier with crisp oak giving much needed structure. Good length. Finish Spice, light leather. Comment Ridiculously over the top. Great!