Dewar Rattray
7.3

Dewar Rattray

Balblair Distillery

1990, 15 Years Old

ABV 62.9%

Once again not sufficient complexity or balance to elevate it to greatness.

Dave Broom

Specification

Dewar Rattray

Brand

Dewar Rattray

Bottler

1990, 15 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

15

Age (Years)

2005

Year of Bottling

62.9%

ABV

Highland

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Clean and leafy (green leaves), light nutty/hay-like maltiness, pie crust, macaroon and a hint of phenols. Water reveals a note like firelighters/leaking primus stove.

Palate: Incredibly hot when taken neat. Water calms it and initially shows hazelnut and attractive sweetness. Then it collapses.

Finish: Light smoke.

Comment: Once again not sufficient complexity or balance to elevate it to greatness.

Score: 7.3

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Grassy and malty. Barley sugar, Weetabix. Cowshed. Corn syrup. Opens up on fruity notes. Summer fruit. Cherry jam.

Palate: Incredibly sweet for the strength. Flowing, custardy, then breaks into a spicy burst.

Finish: Dry and short. Slightly astringent.

Comment: The nose is more attractive than the palate, rather restrained.

Score: 7.3

7.3
Overall Score

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