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Murray McDavid "Mission" (distilled at Dallas Dhu, 1979, 46%)
Bright gold/straw color. Lively aroma of honey-drenched fruit (pineapple, red currant, citrus) with a rich malty foundation. Subtle floral notes in the background. Medium in body, but thick, almost mouth-coating in texture (a classic Dallas Dhu signature). Clean flavors on the palate-honey, interwoven fruit, vanilla, with a dry "polished oak" finish.
Style: Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Price: $150. Limited to 600 bottles (imported by Vin DiVino, 773/334-6700).
There's no hidden agenda here. It's not overly complex; nor does it pretend to be anything it isn't. Just a good, honest, Speyside whisky. This is one of the better expressions from a distillery whose whisky is becoming increasingly more difficult to find.
(3rd Quarter 2003 Issue-Vol. 12#3)
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Signatory (distilled at Dallas Dhu), 26 year old, 1979 vintage, Cask # 1391, 57.1%, $200
This Speyside distillery was closed in 1983. Very pale in color, mouth-coating, but not heavy or cloying. A clean whisky that emphasizes its sweeter notes, with honeyed malt, ripe barley, butterscotch, and vanilla. Subtle notes of cinnamon, lemon grass, and fruit in syrup. A dried, oak-spice finish provides balance.
(2nd Quarter 2007 Issue-Vol. 16#2)
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