Duncan Taylor Rare Auld
8.4

Duncan Taylor Rare Auld

Glen Grant Distillery

1974, 36 Years Old

ABV 52.4%

Fantastic balance and depth for its age. Exemplary old peaty whisky.

Dave Broom

Specification

Duncan Taylor

Rare Auld

Brand

1974, 36 Years Old

Expression

36

Age (Years)

2011

Year of Bottling

52.4%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Glazed country ham alongside a light smoky note. Shows good maturity and light dry oak. The water brings out caulked timbers and light lapsang, but all elements are balanced.

Palate: Peppery start with wasabi-like heat adding to the martime impressions. The feel is oily and it needs a drop of water. This smooths it, allowing more spiced flavours to develop.

Finish: Long, smoky, intriguing.

Comment: Fantastic balance and depth for its age. Exemplary old peaty whisky.

Score: 8.9

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Ethereal. Light smoke. Like walking in Port Ellen on a foggy winter morning into a humidity saturated air. On time, more earthy notes. Cider apples behind the smoke.

Palate: Smooth and sweet at first. Then a spicy outburst follows, ticking the tongue. But it is not biting.

Finish: Dry. Apricot stone aftertaste.

Comment: An invigorating dram. It tastes younger than its age. Surprisingly, the alcohol tends to numb the palate when water added.

Score: 7.8

8.4
Overall Score

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