The tasting experience of Dallas Dhu 1981 started weak and ended strong. Weak only because when I asked for my dram of this 27 year I was asked if I wanted to “do the Dhu?” When the glass came to my nose though I noticed an incredible surge of aromas reminiscent of a vintage Madeira – citrus oil, maderised sugar and roasted coffee. Resounding on the palate, filling every corner of the mouth with spices, dates and lemon. A wide variety of taste sensations all in balance. The finish is strong but the flavours last so long as to beat down the alcohol sting. This was a very memorable Scotch experience for me, extra special since the distilling was done in my birth year.