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7th April 2010 |
This Dailuaine Speyside single
cask Scotch malt whisky is part of the
Third
Batch to be released in the The Managers Choice
Series in April 2010.
Distilled
in 1997 then matured in a Bodega
Sherry European Oak Cask No. 8476 until
2009 and then bottled at 58.6% ABV. It is
a limited edition of only 564 bottles
and has an RRP of £200
 Tasting Note
Colour: Antique gold; polished
phosphor bronze.
Nose: Fat. Immediate oaked
chardonnay notes are balanced by big,
soft, treacly, wodges of gingery
Yorkshire Parkin. Later, slices of
buttered malt loaf spread with honey and
marmalade. Water reveals huge depth;
Muscat notes of honey, buttery-vanilla
and tropical fruits are complimented by
cleansing wood-smoke.
Body: Very rich; very dense.
Taste:
Warming. Spicy. Soft fig rolls. Medjool
dates and smooth dark Swiss chocolate.
Cooling and oilier with water: hints of
menthol, aniseed and burnt sweet-shortcrust
pastry.
Finish:
Smooth and warming. Creamy vanilla notes
complement a syrupy ginger pudding
spiciness. Later; drying, herbal oak.
Lighter and longer with water, and
seductive suggestion of Cherry-wood
smoked malt.
Comment:
Instantly comforting, it is extremely
well balanced at cask strength; taking
time to reveal the full, indulgent,
depth of fruity malt, creamy oak and
smoke notes. Water cools, softens and
dries. An incredibly pleasing and
affirming whisky.
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Tasting Notes Managers Choice 3rd
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