Duncan Taylor The Glenrothes 35 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 58 by Dave Broom and Arthur Motley.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose Sweet and very pure. There’s touches of wet clay, cowgum, apple sponge, bran, pecan, orange zest and apple. Seems young, but touches of varnish and wood oil suggests it’s older than it appears. Palate Clean though a little soapy. Light citrus and crisp oak. Decent balance. Nutty power and good length. Finish Slightly malty. Comment Old with a certain sexy, slinky quality.

Arthur Motley Nose Rose (Turkish Delight), strawberry tart, and marshmallow. Pear drops and milk chocolate. Palate Wood dominated, with a lime pickle and a barky bitterness. Finish More bark, and a herby dryness. Comment One of those drams with a nose which is quite different to the palate. I worried that the bitterness might get too much after a few drams, but adored that confected, cute and fluffy nose.