Dufftown 15 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 27 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Flowery, light and scented. Distinctive nuttiness. Juicy apples. Restrained spices (nutmeg). Palate Smooth and mellow. Good balance. Lots of marzipan. Finish Unexpectedly dry, rather short. Crisp, slightly bitter. Warms up with spicy notes. Comment To be served with an apple and hazelnut crumble. Classic, nothing really exciting, but a good Speyside character.

Dave Broom Nose A real nut-bowl aroma: almond, hazelnut and some creamy brazil, as well as a hint of marzipan and wholemeal maltiness. In time a toffee note. Mid-weight. Palate Lovely weight and feel with a spicy nuttiness. Softens as it moves in the mouth. Finish Nutty with decent length. Comment A good, mid-weight nutty style.