ABV 50.9%
Has the austerity of age but not the sweetness to balance.
Dave Broom
Douglas Laing
Old & Rare Platinum Selection
Brand
Douglas Laing
Bottler
34 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
34
Age (Years)
2004
Year of Bottling
50.9%
ABV
Highland
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Mature. Rich tea biscuit, toasted oak, bung cloth, sawdust. Some smoke moving into wood ash. Dry oak.
Palate: Sweet start with a good feel. Fudge like. Good balance, but disappointing with water.
Finish: Short. Dry.
Comment: Has the austerity of age but not the sweetness to balance.
Score: 7.3
Taster
Nose: Malty sweetness. Icing sugar. Candied orange peel.
Palate: Lightly oily. Halva. Turkish delight in a cedarwood box.
Finish: Balancing bitter spiciness. Nutmeg. Ginger.
Comment: Luxurious. An adult taste.
Score: 8.3
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