Signatory
7.4

Signatory

Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery (Closed 1983)

1978

ABV 59.7%

A big malt, but there are some flaws suggesting this has passed its best.

Jim Murray

Specification

Signatory

Brand

1978

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

59.7%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Jim Murray

Taster

Nose: A curious balance of cream, fruits and smoke.

Palate: Quite fat with a sweet stratum of malt hemmed in by some full on oak.

Finish: Chocolate but definite signs of over-ageing.

Comment: A big malt, but there are some flaws suggesting this has passed its best.

Score: 7

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Quick hit of intense syrupy fruit.

Palate: Very pleasant grassy and smoky aspects. Creamy in the middle. Suggestion of white chocolate.

Finish: Quite hot. Ginger cookies.

Comment: More woody and astringent than earlier bottlings at similar ages.

Score: 7.8

7.4
Overall Score

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