Dewar Rattray / 1985, 19 Years Old

Dewar Rattray

Glen Grant

1985, 19 Years Old

ABV 58.4%
REVIEWED Issue 55

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Specifications

Brand: Glen Grant, Dewar Rattray
Expression: 1985, 19 Years Old
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 19 years old
Year of bottling: 2005
ABV: 58.4%
Country/Region: Scotland / Speyside
Bottling type: Independent Bottling
Bottled by: Dewar Rattray

Awards

Recommended
Issue 55

Tasting notes

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Concentrated. Some mash tun notes to start, sooty phenols and a hint of sulphur. Allow it to open and it picks up: deck oil/resin, mixed nuts, dried fruit, dried plum but also key lime pie.
Palate: Very rich, sweet and caramelised. Flows well on the palate with light dry-roasted spices, dried fruits, burnt sugar, raisin.
Finish: Tingling, long, good.
Comment: Voluptuous. A big bruiser at the perfect point of integration.

8.5

Taster Martine Nouet

Nose: Assertive, intense. A bit spirity. Citrus fruit salad with mint. Nutmeg and cinnamon.
Palate: Velvety, unctuous at start. A spicy outburst tones down the fruit. Black pepper; oak shines through.
Finish: Tangy, spicy. A nutty hint.
Comment: A definite sharpness which hides a sweeter character. Water does not help much, enhancing the pepperiness. For those who like it hot.

7.5

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