Douglas Laing
7.8

Douglas Laing

Clynelish Distillery

1989, 13 Years Old

ABV 50%

Avery spicy whisky, especially in the minty notes that seem always to come with rum, yet the Clynelish shines through.

Michael Jackson

Specification

Douglas Laing

Brand

Douglas Laing

Bottler

1989, 13 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

13

Age (Years)

2003

Year of Bottling

50%

ABV

Highland

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Very estery. Green bananas with mint ice-cream.

Palate: Chewy, then creamy. Evaporated milk. Develops a malty dryness. Coconut ice nuttiness.

Finish: Balancing dryness, enhanced dusty spiciness. Nutmeg-like.

Comment: Avery spicy whisky, especially in the minty notes that seem always to come with rum, yet the Clynelish shines through.

Score: 8

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Direct and quite fine. Crisp, with hints of oil, sultana, hessian, roasted nut and, with water, creamy malt and light smoke.

Palate: Good waxy/oily feel with a concentrated mid-palate that has apricot, coconut and raspberry.

Finish: Honey, some oiliness.

Comment: Good, but just lacks the oomph of the other examples.

Score: 7.5

7.8
Overall Score

From The Distillery

Related whiskies

Wonders of Whisky

Subscribe to the Whisky Magazine Newsletter to see the latest in all things whisky