Dewar Rattray Highland Park 18 Years Old 1989

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 67 by Dave Broom and Martine Nouet.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose Odd, slightly sweaty start then berries, banana, green grapes. Vanilla to the fore but seems fragile. Palate Starts spicy(cinnamon and allspice) with a slight soapiness, but gets sweeter and juicier as it progresses. Lightly perfumed. Finish Gentle light, floral. Comment Couldn’t be more different from the other Highland Park. That’s casks for you!

Martine Nouet Nose At first, a distinctive fudgy note, closer to tablets. Then becomes malty with a grassy note. Wet hay. Palate Sweeter than expected. A smooth but vivid texture. More fruit than on the nose. Cooked plums in a gingery syrup. Finish Dry, warm and spicy. Slightly sherbety. Comment A lively character, delivering more than the first nose lets you expect. The alcohol is perfectly mastered.