Laphroaig Distillery
ABV 50%
Good complexity, weight and mouthfeel but lacking balance.
Marcin Miller
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
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
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
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