Duncan Taylor
7.9

Duncan Taylor

1965, 40 Years Old

ABV 49%

Want to get bourbon drinkers into whisky, give 'em grain! Maybe not 40 Years Old grain but it could be the way in.

Dave Broom

Specification

Duncan Taylor

Brand

Duncan Taylor

Bottler

1965, 40 Years Old

Expression

Grain

Type

40

Age (Years)

2006

Year of Bottling

49%

ABV

Highland

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Initially this is all fennel tops, then it deepens and sweetens: vanilla, maple syrup, spun sugar. Bourbon?

Palate: Immediate impact of spice: nutmeg, allspice and toasty grip. Good with water. Mature, woody, smooth.

Finish: Firms up nicely.

Comment: Want to get bourbon drinkers into whisky, give 'em grain! Maybe not 40 Years Old grain but it could be the way in.

Score: 7.8

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Pleasant tanginess. Fresh crushed white grapes (Italia). Cider cellar. Then freshly baked fruit cake. Hint of praline.

Palate: More sherried than on the nose. Rubbery. A smoky note (like a dying fire). Coffee toffee.

Finish: Long, liquoriced. Spicy dryness.

Comment: Another classic sherry, especially on the palate. No water please.

Score: 8

7.9
Overall Score

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