Catto’s Rare Old De Luxe Scotch Whisky

Here are the tasting notes for Catto’s Rare Old De Luxe Scotch Whisky, a premium blended Scotch with a high malt content and a refined profile:

Catto’s Rare Old De Luxe – Tasting Notes

Appearance: Golden honey

Nose: Fragrant and bright. Traces of fresh citrus, vanilla, and a top note of honey. Hints of almond butter, apple compote, and light chocolate. Subtle oak spice and delicate citrus zest

Palate: Flavoursome and well-rounded. Notes of caramel, Baileys-like creaminess, and vanilla. Hints of black tea, cocoa, and baked apple. Slightly fizzy texture with a touch of play dough and pear

Finish: Medium to long. Creamy and sweet with lingering caramel, vanilla, and pickled pearA hint of oak spice and citrus peel

Production Details

Type: Blended Scotch Whisky

ABV: 43%

Blend: Unpeated Highland and Speyside malts with Lowland grain whisky

Distillery: Inver House Distillers

Era: 1980s bottlings often featured gold foil labels and cork stoppers

This blend is praised for its creamy texture, balanced sweetness, and refined complexity, making it a standout among deluxe blends of its time.