Islay Blended Malt 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 986016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Duncan Taylor
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended Malt
- ABV
- 54.4%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £47
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Medicinal, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Duncan Taylor's Dimensions bottling: a 15-year-old Islay blended malt finished for 8 months in an ex-sherry octave cask, intensifying its complexity in miniature. Limited to just 71 bottles, this rare release showcases how wood finishing can elevate island character.
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ABV
54.4%
Age
15 yr
Style
Blended
Price
£47
✦ Neatly Summary
Islay Blended Malt 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 986016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is a 15-year-old blended malt from Duncan Taylor (Scotland), bottled at 54.4% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and peaty character — smokey, sherried, medicinal, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
Duncan Taylor's Dimensions bottling: a 15-year-old Islay blended malt finished for 8 months in an ex-sherry octave cask, intensifying its complexity in miniature. Limited to just 71 bottles, this rare release showcases how wood finishing can elevate island character.
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