It is not every day you get to try a whisky that is going to cost a punter Ł100,000, plus VAT. Today I got to try the Diamond Jubliee by John Walker & So...
The DI taste test 2003 vintage - classic regions
27 August, 2008
Louis Latour Nuits-St-Georges
100 per cent Pinot Noir; 2ha clay/limestone site;18 months in 228-litre French oak; abv 13.5; 15,000 bottles; rrp US$65
Aroma: subtle but rich aromas of blackberry, redcurrant with vanilla and a hint of wet earth
Taste: creamy, generous layers of fruit with subtle smoky touches and a toasty edge leading to an understated but lengthy finish. A light dusting of soft tannins lends balance to a nicely poised, fruit focused wine
Drink: now-2009
