Douglas Laing Old & Rare Platinum Selection
7.8

Douglas Laing Old & Rare Platinum Selection

34 Years Old

ABV 50.9%

Has the austerity of age but not the sweetness to balance.

Dave Broom

Specification

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

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

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

Michael Jackson

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

7.8
Overall Score

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