Dewar Rattray Balblair 1990

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 54 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Tangy. Slightly butyric. Boiled vegetables. Dry hay. White chocolate. Palate A bit harsh. Astringent. Cereal bowl. Honey comb. Pear compote. Finish Lingering but astringent. Drying on toasted nuts. Comment The strength is a bit aggressive. And oak is not well-integrated. Tastes like a too young fellow.

Dave Broom Nose Orange Smarties! Very candied then comes balsa wood, dust and very high alcohol burn. Despite that, it’s a little dull. Water makes it slightly musty with a note reminiscent of woollen jumpers. Palate Much, much better than the nose. Quite high-toned: powdered almond, chalk, grass; then the sweetness unfolds into gentle, pure apricot fruit. Finish Jalapeno peppers. Slightly grubby. Comment Not quite enough interaction between wood and spirit.