Dewar Rattray / Aged 14 Years

Dewar Rattray

Benrinnes

Aged 14 Years

ABV 59.3%
REVIEWED Issue 47

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Specifications

Brand: Benrinnes, Dewar Rattray
Expression: Aged 14 Years
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 14 years old
Year of bottling: 2004
ABV: 59.3%
Country/Region: Scotland / Speyside
Bottling type: Independent Bottling
Bottled by: Dewar Rattray

Tasting notes

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Smooth and soft to begin, then some light smoke, bourbon biscuit, roast beef gravy, mint all balanced by gentle vanilla ice cream.
Palate: Praline, butter/cream. Meaty and rich in the centre with gentle oak. Substantial with richness.
Finish: Sweet then smoky/burnt.
Comment: This is still improving. A couple more years in cask would have improved it further.

7.8

Taster Martine Nouet

Nose: Tangy, somewhat spirity. Cider cellar. Wet leaves. Touch of earthy mushrooms. Pear drop. Becomes cheesy.
Palate: Biting. Sour apple, pear drop. The cheesy notes show up.
Finish: Fizzy, spicy and nutty. Turning bitter.
Comment: Nose and palate are a bit agressive with a lingering sourness which is disturbing. A prickly character. Water smooths the flavours over but this is not enough.

7.3

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