Old Malt Cask
7.9

Old Malt Cask

Royal Lochnagar Distillery

Aged 33 Years

ABV 57.2%

A heavy old malt which seemed a bit flabby in places.

Arthur Motley

Specification

Douglas Laing

Old Malt Cask

Brand

Douglas Laing

Bottler

Aged 33 Years

Expression

Single Malt

Type

33

Age (Years)

2004

Year of Bottling

57.2%

ABV

Islay

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Arthur Motley

Taster

Nose: A meaty note mixes with sherbet-like element. Water brings out some lighter fruity notes, like tinned peaches and possibly a little floral element. Some mint sirop.

Palate: Bready and malty, with sweet Hob Nob biscuits. A little orange too.

Finish: Oak.

Comment: A heavy old malt which seemed a bit flabby in places.

Score: 7.5

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Cooked/dried fruits appear first, then there's some olive oil and cracked pepper. Peachy. In time a waxy/paraffin note which isn't as unpleasant as it reads.

Palate: More lifted and aromatic than you expect with a light zestiness. Good balance.

Finish: Light smoke. Layered fruits.

Comment: Full but very well balanced for such an ancient character.

Score: 8.3

7.9
Overall Score

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