Dewar Rattray Cask Collection
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Dewar Rattray Cask Collection

Dufftown Distillery

1975, 29 Years Old

ABV 46%

Interesting, but without the overriding character to make it great.

Dave Broom

Specification

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

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

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

Gavin Smith

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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Overall Score

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