To get the list of ‘distilleries I want to taste a whisky from’ completely checked off by the end of the year, I had to taste a Dallas Dhu. A while ago Jolanda from Drinks & Gifts had a sample available which was left over from a tasting done by the guys from Van Wees, who own The Ultimate.

I didn’t know what to expect, which I generally find a very good feeling when tasting whisky. No expectations usually means you’re more open for new things or varying flavours.

Nose:
Its starts off quite heavy and compact, but as it airates a bit, it opens up and becomes a lighter dram. There’s a floral note, together with oranges and corn.

Taste:
Quite light, actually, with some wood and cereal. A touch of pepper and a thin layer of citrus is present as well. Its a very bourbon-casky whisky.

Finish:
Wow, an utterly unexpected fruit blast with thick sweet citrus and forest fruits. Strawberries. Like it finally opened up!

What a weird whisky. I was thinking of it as an okay whisky at first, during nosing it and having a sip. Rather thin, a bit too compact to release all flavours. Then the finish happened. Big on fruits and goodness. A bit off balance, I guess…

So, a nice whisky, with a tremendous finish. Unfortunately, I want a € 100+ bottle to offer me something before the finish too!

Dallas Dhu 30, 1980, The Ultimate, 46%, available for € 115 at DH17

Nose: 6
Taste: 5
Finish: 8
Overal experience: 7
Price/quality: 0

Total: 26 points