D&M California “Last Call, Grab these before they’re gone” – Scotch Whisky News
June 9th, 2012
Last Call!
Either our inventory or availability is getting low on these products so we wanted to give everyone a last chance to buy them before they are gone. These are some of our top-selling whiskies that also happen to be staff and customer favorites. If you haven’t tried them already, don’t miss your chance.
Chateau d’Yquem Casks. Distilled: 1999. 2300 Bottles 46% ABV. Honey, toast, melon, peach, guava, marzipan, vanilla, mocha, peat smoke.
Distilled: 2002. 1700 Bottles. Finished in Chateau Latour Casks. Peat smoke, lemon rind, red cherry, spice, plum, fruitcake, ginger 46% ABV.
The initial aromas convey heather, flamed orange peel, brine, and hints of stone fruit. There is a slight oily texture with flavors of anise, cake batter, smoke and oil. The palate progresses to apples and pears with good wood spice, hints of dry oak, and banana bread. The finish is long and pleasant, evolving into flavors of papaya and guava with some herbs and wood. This was bottled at 50% ABV, Cask Strength. D&M Tasting Notes
The nose brings forth a complex grouping of flavors – brown sugar, rum, vanilla, and some nuttiness. It is a mélange of peated (10%) and un-peated malted barley matured in New American oak first and then further matured by spending time in ex-rum casks, ex-sherry and ex-brandy casks. Even with the five steps in the aging process and the variance of casks used, the whisky actually really displays each type of wood. It is creamy, with some caramel sweetness, citrus, golden raisins, and honey. Toasted coconut and citrus hold the palate. Even with all the caramel and fruit notes, this single malt is not cloyingly sweet and is very well balanced. 50% ABV D&M Tasting Notes
The nose has brine, heather, a touch of leaf smoke with lychee and coconut in the background. An oily texture with pear and more toasted coconut lingering on the back palate. The brininess stays strong, but the smoke gives way to ripe fruit, flowers and a wonderful finish. This just reaffirms why I love Highland Park. D&M Tasting Notes
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