Chieftain's / Aged 26 Years, Rum Finish

Chieftain's

Dallas Dhu

Aged 26 Years, Rum Finish

ABV 48.5%
REVIEWED Issue 61

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Specifications

Brand: Dallas Dhu, Chieftain's, Ian Macleod
Expression: Aged 26 Years, Rum Finish
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 26 years old
ABV: 48.5%
Country/Region: Scotland / Speyside
Bottling type: Independent Bottling
Bottled by: Ian Macleod

Tasting notes

Taster Martine Nouet

Nose: Grassy with a smoky echo. Very fruity. Poached pears. A sweaty touch.
Palate: Sweet but crisp sensation. Tinned peaches. Savoury taste with a tangy bite. Wasabi. Dry spicinesss which tickles the tongue.
Finish: Dry with a slight bitterness in the back.
Comment: I wonder what type of rum casks were used. I cannot find any hint to a finish here. Don't look for delicacy but fine if you look for a wake up call.

7.5

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Slightly abrasive. Some high estery/glue like notes. Immature. Water shows a smoky edge. Damp grass.
Palate: Better than the nose with a sweet centre. Orange zest. Rum takes charge from the middle onwards.
Finish: Smooths into tropical fruits.
Comment: The rum acting as a cover for what you suspect is a whisky which suffered from being in a tired cask.

7.3

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Dallas Dhu Historic (Closed 1983) Distillery, Number 1 Cottage , Mamnachie Road, Forres, Moray, Speyside, Scotland

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