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Whisky Review: Duncan Taylor Dimensions Cameronbridge 33-Year-Old Single Grain Whisky

We review an independently bottled 33-year-old Cameronbridge single grain expression from Duncan Taylor's Dimensions series.

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

About:

33 years old, 47.8% ABV. Distilled Feb 1979, bottled Sept 2012. Cask no. 55, bottle 32 of 237. Not colored or chill filtered
Appearance:
Amber, with a slightly greenish tinge.
Nose:
Right after I opened the bottle, the nose was really sweet – vanilla, marshmallow, crème brulee. But after sitting for a few weeks, the aroma changed significantly, taking on more depth. There’s red fruit, melon, butterscotch, old oak, candle wax, and a touch of floor polish. Not overly dense or complex, but still quite pleasant. , the
Palate:


Finish:
Comments:
While this release retains some of those light, sweet flavors grain whisky is known for, it’s sufficiently ornate to keep single malt drinkers intrigued. There’s something exotic about this deep cut – the interplay between sugary sweetness and smoke, or the way the palate moves from one distinct flavor to the next in an orderly, sequential way. Recommended, especially for those who are skeptical of grain whisky’s ability to deliver anything resembling real flavor.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Margarett Waterbury

Margarett Waterbury is the author of "Scotch: A Complete Introduction to Scotland's Whiskies" and a full-time freelance writer and editor specializing in the beverage industry. Her work has graced the pages of numerous publications, including Whisky Advocate, Food and Wine, Spirited Magazine, Artisan Spirit, Edible Seattle, Sip Northwest, Civil Eats, Travel Oregon, and many others. She also boasts editorial experience as the former managing editor of Edible Portland and as a co-founder and former managing editor of The Whiskey Wash. In recognition of her talent, Margarett received the Alan Lodge Young Drinks Writer of the Year award in 2017 and was awarded fellowships for the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers in 2017 and 2019.

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