Cragganmore Distillery
ABV 46%
The low aromatics knock it down but has real palate presence.
Dave Broom
Dewar Rattray
Brand
Dewar Rattray
Bottler
1997, 12 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
12
Age (Years)
2010
Year of Bottling
46%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Pale and wispy with just a hint of butter. Grassy and slightly vegetal. Light oily weight but be careful with the water.
Palate: Buttery and considerably more vibrant than the delicacy of the nose suggests. Concentrated and lightly fruity with lemon and a clinging Loire Chenin type texture.
Finish: Clean with an acidic zinginess.
Comment: The low aromatics knock it down but has real palate presence.
Score: 7.9
Taster
Nose: Fragrant and floral. Fresh fruit, apples and pears, layered with coconut and a little gorse.
Palate: Really fresh at first, those fruits and a little spice, then moves to a little bitter oak.
Finish: Clean.
Comment: A restorative dram, or pre dinner.
Score: 7.9
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