ABV 62.8%
Very disconcerting. So rum-like on the palate. Highly spirited on the nose.
Martine Nouet
Duncan Taylor
Rare Auld
Brand
Duncan Taylor
Bottler
1973, 31 Years Old, Cask 74061
Expression
Grain
Type
31
Age (Years)
2005
Year of Bottling
62.8%
ABV
Lowland
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Tickling. Quite spirity. Citrus and vanilla. Syllabub. Lemon drops. Gooseberry. Sugar cane.
Palate: Sweeter than expected from the strength. Rum-like: sugar, pineapple, pepper. Then candied chestnut. Rhubarb and ginger jam. Slightly fizzy.
Finish: Long, rich and spicy.
Comment: Very disconcerting. So rum-like on the palate. Highly spirited on the nose.
Score: 7.8
Taster
Nose: Oozing sweetness. Rich oak, red apple. Water mellows it moving it into rum like territory, tropical fruits, toasted coconut, popcorn, orange oil.
Palate: Syrupy and concentrated. Layers of oak and subtle (tropical) fruits, pine and light cereal.
Finish: Crisp and clean.
Comment: Well balanced. Plenty of American oak but the smooth spirit carries through well.
Score: 8.5
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