Duncan Taylor Rarest of the Rare

1975, 29 Years Old, Cask 5812

Duncan Taylor

ABV: 44.5%

Age: 29 Years Old

Year Bottled: 2004

Style: Single Malt

Country: Scotland

Region: Speyside

Bottling: Duncan Taylor

Overall
Score

8.2

Tasting Notes

Nose

Marzipan. Coconut, angelica, cut grass, toasted oats, apple, green banana. Light peat.

Palate

Medium-bodied and soft. Spicy, vanilla-accented oakiness. Maraschino. Tangerine juice. Light but good.

Finish

Smooth, slightly sweet. Oak floral.

Comment

Very fresh and lightly floral. Well-balanced.

Taster Score

8.0

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1975, 29 Years Old, Cask 5812

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