Dewar Rattray
8.2

Dewar Rattray

Highland Park Distillery

24 Years Old, Single Cask

ABV 52.3%

Decent enough, and the palate is lovely, but somehow you expect more after 24 years in the cask.

Dave Broom

Specification

Dewar Rattray

Brand

Dewar Rattray

Bottler

24 Years Old, Single Cask

Expression

Single Malt

Type

24

Age (Years)

52.3%

ABV

Islands (Non Islay)

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Toothpaste/spearmint, macadamia nut but with slightly harsh alcohol behind. Water brings out a waxy note.

Palate: Sweet, with a lovely peach jam quality which impresses after a let-down of a nose.

Finish: Gentle smooth hint of smoke.

Comment: Decent enough, and the palate is lovely, but somehow you expect more after 24 years in the cask.

Score: 7.5

Arthur Motley

Taster

Nose: Orange, mixed peel, dried papaya and ginger. Subtle swirling smoke and some sweet medicinal character, like Pink Dettol. Some malty, nutty cereal character.

Palate: Lime starbursts, marmalade and fruit syrup. A great malty body.

Finish: Sweet, oaky and a little smoky.

Comment: A great body wearing flattering clothes, the oak showing off the spirit's considerable curves in a classy way.

Score: 8.8

8.2
Overall Score

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