Douglas Laing Old & Rare Platinum Selection
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Douglas Laing Old & Rare Platinum Selection

The Macallan Distillery

1977, Aged 27 Years

ABV 51%

Good balance, but not the weight or maturity you want from such an old malt.

Dave Broom

Specification

Douglas Laing

Old & Rare Platinum Selection

Brand

Douglas Laing

Bottler

1977, Aged 27 Years

Expression

Single Malt

Type

27

Age (Years)

2004

Year of Bottling

51%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Light and nutty/malty. Crisp red apple, hints of spice and orange zest. Polished oak, burnt grass, waxed jacket. Seems youthful.

Palate: Light. Soft texture, good balance. Some floral notes. No great concentration. Sulphur.

Finish: Very long with attractive crunchy malt.

Comment: Good balance, but not the weight or maturity you want from such an old malt.

Score: 7.5

Gavin Smith

Taster

Nose: Fresh fruit and some mild acetone notes. Bright and inviting, more scented when reduced.

Palate: Rich, mouth-coating, plums and thick-cut marmalade, with a whiff of smoke.

Finish: Becoming astringent as the old oak comes to the fore.

Comment: This is a very decent example of an independent bottling.

Score: 8.5

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Overall Score

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