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| Hi, this is one of our (almost) daily tastings. Santé! |
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June 3, 2024 |
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WF's Little Duos, today Glendullan
As you know, we love to taste as often as possible those 'little names' that, unfortunately, few people care about, all while keeping in mind the saying that one day 'the last shall be first'. But who said that? ... Glendullan is located in Dufftown, where more malt may be produced than on Islay. Only a wild guess.
Alsatian walnuts (ma ferme bio) |
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Glendullan 13 yo 2009/2023 (46%, Van Wees, The Ultimate, bourbon, casks #315683 + 315686) 
Colour: white wine. Nose: this is truly one of those natural malts that leans heavily towards green teas and apple peels, with a metallic edge that I quite enjoy (tin, old silver cutlery). Porridge and a well-served muesli add to the profile, accompanied by a touch of fresh rhubarb. Lovely, very pure, nothing to fault. Mouth: a bit sweeter, less fresh and precise, with sourdough, beers, fresh malt, and various fermenting materials, including grass. A hint of apple and lemon livens things up, but it remains rustic despite some pleasant notes of green melon (well, those are not very flavourful). However, it starts to take off after a few minutes, once the fermenting notes settle down. Some cherry. Finish: medium length, herbal style but with a touch of sugary sweetness, lemon, apple, and cherry. Comments: there are some rather beautiful aspects, for example, cherry.
SGP:451 - 83 points. |
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Glendullan 12 yo 2011/2024 (55.8%, James Eadie, 1st fill amontillado hogshead finish, cask #367833, 293 bottles) 
A 21-month finish in amontillado, sounds promising. How many tonnes of walnuts? Colour: pale gold. Nose: here come the green walnuts and that saline edge which likely comes from the early life of this amontillado (remember, it's a fino that turns into an oloroso). It is said that amontillados originally stem from the Montilla region rather than Jerez. On that note, it really leans towards mustard, even more walnuts, curry, seawater, oysters, and coffee... It's very beautiful if you enjoy dry sherries. With water: similar, perhaps even more maritime, with dried seaweed. Mouth (neat): a very successful finish but, indeed, truly for lovers of dry sherries and walnut liqueur. Count me among them. A sweeter side in the background, let's say grapefruit liqueur. With water: perfect balance. Some more peppery touches. Finish: long and, indeed, more peppery. Still plenty of walnuts and a hint of artichoke and aubergine. Amaro and curry in the aftertaste. Comments: they are really skilful in secondary maturation. A totally Andalusian young Glendullan and no complaints here.
SGP:571 - 86 points. |
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