Dewar Rattray Glen Grant 1985 19 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 55 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Assertive, intense. A bit spirity. Citrus fruit salad with mint. Nutmeg and cinnamon. Palate Velvety, unctuous at start. A spicy outburst tones down the fruit. Black pepper; Oak shines through. Finish Tangy, spicy. A nutty hint. Comment A definite sharpness which hides a sweeter character. Water does not help much, enhancing the pepperiness. For those who like it hot.

Dave Broom Nose Concentrated. Some mash tun notes to start, sooty phenols and a hint of sulphur. Allow it to open and it picks up: deck oil/resin, mixed nuts, dried fruit, dried plum but also key lime pie. Palate Very rich, sweet and caramelised. Flows well on the palate with light dry-roasted spices, dried fruits, burnt sugar, raisin. Finish Tingling, long, good. Comment Voluptuous. A big bruiser at the perfect point of integration.