Time for a wee look at two of the newest expression that have found there way into the shop.........The Duthies range comes from Wm. Cadenheads and is bottled at 46% abv and has no colouring added and has not been subject to chill filtration. They have a good selection but we went straight for the top drams to see what they have to offer.
Duthies Auchroisk-20 year-old, 46%.
A soft, sweet styled Speysider with a hard to pronounce name. It's not an easy malt to get hold of but there are still some out there but not many at this age.
A soft, sweet styled Speysider with a hard to pronounce name. It's not an easy malt to get hold of but there are still some out there but not many at this age.
Rich dried fruit on the nose with a real depth. Its almost like smelling a real mature dessert wine - a real great mix between the sweetness and savoury notes. On the palate its lovely rich, almost like honey and with just such a long finish.
Duthies Highland Park-18 year-old, 46%.
Who hasn't tried Highland Park? It's one of the most loved malts of the world and there 18 year-old has one more awards than I could even count BUT what about an independent bottle of this classic - Brilliant fresh and bright on the nose, with green grass and herb garden. It then moves onto a sweet orange and mangos. The palate is lush, tangy and with a slight cigar smoke notes. A great long constant finish. A lovely dram.
Who hasn't tried Highland Park? It's one of the most loved malts of the world and there 18 year-old has one more awards than I could even count BUT what about an independent bottle of this classic - Brilliant fresh and bright on the nose, with green grass and herb garden. It then moves onto a sweet orange and mangos. The palate is lush, tangy and with a slight cigar smoke notes. A great long constant finish. A lovely dram.
We try top avoid mentioning prices on the Blog but this time I have to tell the whole world that they are both £55 a bottle...or 2 for £100!!
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