Dailuaine 1975-2003 BBR #5539

A Dailuaine with an estery, matured aroma that seemed to be enhanced by the addition of water. Dailuaine DAILUAINE 1975-2003 BBR #5539 46% The aroma is estery, matured, with notes of white peach, glossy orange, slowly emerging apricot jam, tea, a gentle grainy note. Upon drinking, it has a matured flavor with a soft mouthfeel, white pear, a subtly rich sweetness of orange liqueur, and a gentle umami from the grain, leading to a pleasant aftertaste. 【Good/Very Good】 This Dailuaine 1975 was bottled in 2003 by BBR with the addition of water, having matured for approximately 28 years. With its long maturation and the addition of water, the aroma was immediately very floral and strong. It had an estery nose with a variety of fruit notes, as well as a tea-like quality. The mouthfeel was soft and smooth in texture, with the matured flavor of a variety of fruits, a rich sweetness, and unexpectedly, a gentle umami from the grain. The balance of flavor was good, leading to a pleasant aftertaste without any unpleasantness. It gave the impression that the addition of water enhanced its elegance and drinkability.