The Macallan Distillery
ABV 50%
Not as rich as some Macallans but not an embarrassment.
Dominic Roskrow
Douglas Laing
Old Malt Cask
Brand
Douglas Laing
Bottler
1986, Aged 21 Years
Expression
Single Malt
Type
21
Age (Years)
2007
Year of Bottling
50%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Delicate,flower blossom,grassy.
Palate: Stewed apple,some spice,quite thin.
Finish: Fruity,and medium long.
Comment: Not as rich as some Macallans but not an embarrassment.
Score: 6.8
Taster
Nose: Resinous. Pine needles warmed by the sun. Gets creamier on time. Butterscotch. Vanilla crème brûlée. A\rhint of liquorice.
Palate: Smooth. Well balanced. Apples cooked in cider. Getting gingery.
Finish: Dry,crisp.Spicy
Comment: A good deliveryof oak and fruit,well combined. Quite a spicy character.
Score: 7.8
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