ABV 53%
A charming old lady with her pockets full of candies. Who can resist?
Martine Nouet
The Dalmore
Brand
1973, Cabernet Sauvignon Finish
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
53%
ABV
Highland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Perfumy. Floral and fruity. Rose syrup, wine gums (blackcurrant). Marzipan in the back. Entrancing. Evokes the tender world of a candy shop. Then more of oak. Polished old floor.
Palate: Lively but smooth. Velvety, lusciously flowing. More oak than fruit but all is well integrated. A pleasant spicy tickle at mid-palate.
Finish: Drying, spicy, nutty. Lingering.
Comment: A charming old lady with her pockets full of candies. Who can resist?
Score: 8
Taster
Nose: Rich and composed, toffee, apricot, cherries, underlying hints of vanilla and chocolate.
Palate: Creamy créme caramel is soon overlain by a rich fruit sauce with cherries, prunes and apricots, followed by orange marmalade, lightly spicy oak and malty notes emerging.
Finish: Fruit recedes while chocolate, caramel maltiness opens up.
Comment: A medley of fruit conveniently assembled in a glass rather than a bowl.
Score: 7.8
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