Old Malt Cask
7.8

Old Malt Cask

Laphroaig Distillery

Aged 17 Years, Rum Finish

ABV 50%

Good complexity, weight and mouthfeel but lacking balance.

Marcin Miller

Specification

Douglas Laing

Old Malt Cask

Brand

Douglas Laing

Bottler

Aged 17 Years, Rum Finish

Expression

Single Malt

Type

17

Age (Years)

50%

ABV

Islay

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Marcin Miller

Taster

Nose: Attractive and harmonious. Lavender. More bed linen when reduced. Creamy.

Palate: Peanuts (with skin on), soft mocha and chocolate. Pistachio nuts.

Finish: Pistachio ice cream. Good length.

Comment: Good complexity, weight and mouthfeel but lacking balance.

Score: 7

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Very dry smoky phenols.

Palate: Lightly oily. Firm. Then exploding with dry, peppery flavours.

Finish: Warming, digestif.

Comment: Confident. Slightly austere.

Score: 8.5

7.8
Overall Score

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