Duncan Taylor Rarest of the Rare
8.3

Duncan Taylor Rarest of the Rare

Inverleven Distillery (Closed 1991)

1978, 26 Years Old, Cask 1873

ABV 50.1%

An interesting character. Much sweeter on the palate than expected from the nose. Water brings out an unpleasant cardboardy touch.

Martine Nouet

Specification

Duncan Taylor

Rarest of the Rare

Brand

Duncan Taylor

Bottler

1978, 26 Years Old, Cask 1873

Expression

Single Malt

Type

26

Age (Years)

50.1%

ABV

Lowland

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Light, open. Outdoor fragrances: wet earth; a touch of moss and fern. Thyme, rosemary.

Palate: Velvety. Round and soft. Incredibly sweet given the strength. Greengage. Cooked peaches. Cherry stone. A subtle spicy rise.

Finish: Dry, spicy. Fresh almonds.

Comment: An interesting character. Much sweeter on the palate than expected from the nose. Water brings out an unpleasant cardboardy touch.

Score: 7.8

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Floral notes underpinned by icing sugar sweetness. Some balancing fruit acidity. Lemony with water.

Palate: Creamy at first, develops Crunchy bar, caramel notes. Herbal character with water.

Finish: Medium. Apple skins. Pithy dryness emerges. Develops slowly to a complex finish.

Comment: Opens up beautifully with water, developing sweet, vermouth-like herbal notes. Holds one's attention.

Score: 8.8

8.3
Overall Score

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