Ben Nevis Distillery
ABV 45%
Just about holds its own against the effects of excessive age. On the cusp!
Gavin Smith
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
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
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
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