Dufftown Distillery
ABV 46%
Interesting, but without the overriding character to make it great.
Dave Broom
Dewar Rattray
Brand
Dewar Rattray
Bottler
1975, 29 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
29
Age (Years)
2004
Year of Bottling
46%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Nutty (brazil, cob) but rounded with dry oak, vanilla/coconut and mint. Fresh apple juice/cider, stewed fruits. Mature. Fading a little. A dusty edge.
Palate: Putty drying to maltiness. Light nut oil feel. Crisp and light with decent balance.
Finish: Dry and oaky.
Comment: Interesting, but without the overriding character to make it great.
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: Very floral and elegant, lemon tea, then some darker, more smoky aromas emerging.
Palate: Lively, vanilla, ice cream soda, honey.
Finish: Agreeably citric, surprisingly zestful. Dries out more when reduced - the only real hint at its age.
Comment: With some Dufftowns you are glad when you've had enough. This is a well-made example which has been matched by very good bourbon wood.
Score: 8.5
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