ABV 51.9%
Splits into its (often contradictory) component parts.Lacks balance and coherence
Dave Broom
Cask Collection
Dewar Rattray
Brand
27 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
51.9%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Very fresh. Green grassiness,some lime Opal Fruits (Starburst) and banana split. Water,strangely hardens\rthings considerably bringing out a jangling metallic note
Palate: Light and slightly hollow in the centre though with oaky grip on the sides of the tongue. Quite milky. Water\rsoftens things
Finish: Dry.
Comment: Splits into its (often contradictory) component parts.Lacks balance and coherence
Score: 6.9
Taster
Nose: Fragrant. Lots of outdoor scents. Angelica,fresh hazelnuts,reeds. Cut lawn. Opens on fruit:green apple,kiwi, medlar.A hint of shoe polish. With a dash of water,Demerara sweetness
Palate: Crisp. A fruity sourness leads way to spices. Ginger,blackpepper
Finish: Warm and spicy.
Comment: Quite a dry character. That fresh sourness stiffens it but a few drops of water will make it smile
Score: 7.8
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