Dewar Rattray
7.6

Dewar Rattray

Bowmore Distillery

1991, 14 Years Old

ABV 59.6%

A little mucky on the nose when diluted.

Arthur Motley

Specification

Dewar Rattray

Brand

Dewar Rattray

Bottler

1991, 14 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

14

Age (Years)

2005

Year of Bottling

59.6%

ABV

Islay

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Arthur Motley

Taster

Nose: Floral phenols and pencil shavings. Smoker's toothpaste and floral air freshener. Damp autumn leaves and river mud.

Palate: Treacle, burnt sugar and cinnamon sticks.

Finish: Coffee-like bitterness.

Comment: A little mucky on the nose when diluted.

Score: 7

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Immediate smoke and light sootiness. Mint chocolate mixed with Soreen malt loaf.

Palate: Fishy.

Finish: The slight mustiness of age mingled with rose petal, then smoke descends like a fog. When it lifts there's a flavour akin to old kipper boxes.

Comment: Old Bowmore is fascinating: it either becomes light and tropical with no smoke or reduces into this anchovy like concentration.

Score: 8.3

7.6
Overall Score

From The Distillery

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