Douglas Laing
8.8

Douglas Laing

Laphroaig Distillery

16 Years Old (Bottled for the Limburg Whisky Fair)

ABV 56.1%

At first, I did not recognise this as a Laphroaig. Then I thought that age must have muted its attack, but 16 is scarcely venerable. Can a whisky be an old fogey?

Michael Jackson

Specification

Douglas Laing

Brand

16 Years Old (Bottled for the Limburg Whisky Fair)

Expression

Single Malt

Type

16

Age (Years)

56.1%

ABV

Scotland

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: More like wood smoke than peat. Gradually, beach aromas emerge. Barbecued scallops?

Palate: Oily sweetness. Cereal grain. Toast. Buttery vanilla.

Finish: Peppery, lemony.

Comment: At first, I did not recognise this as a Laphroaig. Then I thought that age must have muted its attack, but 16 is scarcely venerable. Can a whisky be an old fogey?

Score: 8.5

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Incredibly pungent, room-filling phenolics. Fishboxes, hot tar, engine rooms. With water, biscuity malt, wet rope, salt spray, dried fruits.

Palate: Very dry. Smoked paprika and balancing sweet maltiness.

Finish: Fish oil.

Comment: A classic Laphroaig. Allied? Beat this.

Score: 9

8.8
Overall Score

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