Douglas Laing Old & Rare Platinum Selection
7.5

Douglas Laing Old & Rare Platinum Selection

Ben Nevis Distillery

1963, Aged 40 Years

ABV 45%

Just about holds its own against the effects of excessive age. On the cusp!

Gavin Smith

Specification

Douglas Laing

Old & Rare Platinum Selection

Brand

Douglas Laing

Bottler

1963, Aged 40 Years

Expression

Single Malt

Type

40

Age (Years)

2004

Year of Bottling

45%

ABV

Highland

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Gavin Smith

Taster

Nose: Very fragrant, violets and honey. A great nose.

Palate: Not surprisingly, some flat, oaky notes, but the honey, robust maltiness, and a tinge of smoke hold together to make this work rather well.

Finish: Drying sherry and oak, ultimately quite bitter and tannic.

Comment: Just about holds its own against the effects of excessive age. On the cusp!

Score: 7.5

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Plenty of wood. Plasticene, emulsion paint and amyl nitrate. Water reveals toasted oak, rich dried fruits, cumin/coriander powder.

Palate: Soft demerara sweetness. Toasted almond, grilled nut. Acquires some elegance, almost Cognac like. A floral, pot pourri note. Grippy oak.

Finish: Marzipan. Almond slices.

Comment: Strange nose but good flavours.

Score: 7.5

7.5
Overall Score

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