The Dalmore 1991, Madeira Finish

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 52 by Martine Nouet and Ian Wisniewski.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Buttery, biscuity. A slight rancid touch. Distant lemon curd. Pears poached in vanilla. Palate Mellow for such a strength. Quite rich and creamy. Almond milk, stewed sweet apples. Getting spicier and spicier. Finish Spicy, warm and tangy. Sweetened by a pleasant marzipan caress. Comment The wine smoothes but itis not there yet. Too young? not enough finishing? It should have gone back to sleep.

Ian Wisniewski Nose Rich crème brûlée and butterscotch lead apricots, citrus and creamy vanilla trifle, with a final dusting of chocolate. Palate Creamy crème brûlée with a chocolate fest mid-way, extending with luscious apricots, oranges, grapefruit and lemon zest, culminating in creamy cappuccino. Finish Fruity with a chocolate flourish. Comment Like a passionate rendez-vous between a chocolatier and a distiller.