Dewar's 15 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 60 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Tangy, oak speaks out. Earthy, damp cellar. Mushrooms. Pine cones. Opens up on creamy notes. Apples cooked in butter. Palate Sweet at start then oak quickly comes on stage. Slight astringency. Mixed spices. Finish Dry, nutty with a touch of milk chocolate. A spicy hint. Comment Wood bosses around. Lacks subtility and complexity. Leaves a burning sensation.

Dave Broom Nose Start slightly sulphury with hints of ripe soft cheese. Pretty funky and leathery. With water out comes a mix of wax, moss and sandalwood. Palate Much better than the nose. A hot paprika burn which starts in the middle of the palate and runs to the finish. Finish Mossy. Comment A palatable whisky which comes as some relief after the initially alarming nose.