Caperdonich Distillery
ABV 53.1%
A bit dull, and there's no excuse for dull whisky.
Arthur Motley
Dewar Rattray
Brand
Dewar Rattray
Bottler
1980, 25 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
25
Age (Years)
53.1%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Pears, lemon pith, soap suds and Swizzler lollies. With water more floral with a fragrant apple note like a Pink Lady. Almonds, Battenburg and a fading bouquet of lilies. A bit flat.
Palate: Sweet, with floral, some nectarine and a dried hay flavour. Thin.
Finish: Drying, with grassiness and oat biscuits.
Comment: A bit dull, and there's no excuse for dull whisky.
Score: 6.8
Taster
Nose: High nose burn and another which is a bit reluctant to open. Musky, wet leaves. Seems mature but also quite piercing.
Palate: Another which disappoints on the palate. A slight clinging quality with some sweet citrus notes, but overall it is light and short.
Finish: Little soapy.
Comment: A shy little furry woodland creature peeking out, then hiding again.
Score: 7.8
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