Invergordon 1965 DT Rare Auld
| Category | SINGLE MALT |
| Distillery | Invergordon |
| Bottler | Duncan Taylor (DT) |
| Bottling Series | Rare Auld |
| Vintage | 1965 |
| Bottled Year | 2004 |
| Age | 43년 |
| Cask Type | - |
| Cask Number | - |
| Bottles Released | - |
| ABV | 50.8% |
| Volume | 700 ml |
| Label | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Highlands |
Flavor Profile
Tasting Notes
Colour
gold
air Nose
powerful, nosing rather higher than 48% vol. Starts rather less on the expected coconut/vanilla combo, and more on fresh fruits such as quinces and figs. Sure there’s a little varnish as almost always in the old grains (remember they’re originally filled at much higher strength than malt whisky, and often into first fill casks) but it remains way below the (well, my) limits. Gets then more toffee-ish and even a little caramelly. Werther’s Originals. Also fruitcake. As I said before, it’s rather powerful, so let’s try it with water. With water: superb oakiness, with more green tea, mint, roots, even wet earth and then notes of tinned pineapples and dill. Celery. Some sage, and then more sage … No sluggishness whatsoever, whilst many grains can become a little sluggish when diluted
restaurant Palate
excellent attack that reminds me a bit of the stupendous old ryes by Willett. Encaustic, dried dates, fudge, chestnut liqueur, honey, chocolate-coated marzipan. All pleasure, this one! Water isn’t really needed on the palate but while we’re at it… With water: wowie! Something such as strawberries covered with crushed mint leaves and grated chocolate
timer Finish
not the longest but gets more and more mentholated
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