scotch whisky Whisky

Gordon and MacPhail, Dallas Dhu 1969 50 Year Old

RRP £6,950

Dallas Dhu operated from 1899 to 1983. It is now a museum and well worth a visit. This whisky is a rare old expression and typifies Speyside whisky distilled in the 1960s. Starting out with strong aromas of sherry and beef gravy, on the palate the sherry persists and becomes more complex with floral notes and hints of tropical fruit. ‘Oud’ perfume coats the palate too. Towards the end there are violets, rose oxide and seared orange peel.

Spirit Details

Master Category

Whisky - Scotland

Sub-Category

Single Malt

Country

Scotland

Region

Speyside

Alcohol

43.1%

Bottle Size

70cl

Tasting Information

Name of Tasting

Independents' day

Type of Tasting

Tasting feature

Blind

Yes

Tasted by

Colin Hampden-White, Lora Hemy

UK Stockist

Specialist retailers

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