Duncan Taylor
8.4

Duncan Taylor

Cragganmore Distillery

1993, 18 Years Old

ABV 55.3%

Deep and rich. The sherry has overwhelmed the distillery character. But a beautiful oaky expression. And a characterful profile.

Martine Nouet

Specification

Duncan Taylor

Brand

Duncan Taylor

Bottler

1993, 18 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

18

Age (Years)

2011

Year of Bottling

55.3%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Oaky. Dark wood, walnut stain. Dunnage warehouse. Prune. Dates.

Palate: Crisp, dry. As the nose let expect, oak dominates. Bittersweet. A sherry character. Lots of dried fruit. Spicy. A touch of chilli. Ginger and nutmeg.

Finish: Lingering. Spicy and oaky.

Comment: Deep and rich. The sherry has overwhelmed the distillery character. But a beautiful oaky expression. And a characterful profile.

Score: 8.2

Rob Allanson

Taster

Nose: Like walking into a dunnage warehouse, antique wardrobes. Dark fruit and a little oak spice.

Palate: Plenty of oak here. Dry, astringent notes then trail mix. Plenty of mixed spices here and creamy oak.

Finish: Long and juicy.

Comment: Just the right balance between the sherry notes and oak for me. Spot on.

Score: 8.5

8.4
Overall Score

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