Old Malt Cask
8.3

Old Malt Cask

Aged 18 Years

ABV 50%

Good complexity, structure and balance of smoke, spice and sweetness.

Arthur Motley

Specification

Douglas Laing

Old Malt Cask

Brand

Douglas Laing

Bottler

Aged 18 Years

Expression

Single Malt

Type

18

Age (Years)

2006

Year of Bottling

50%

ABV

Islands (Non Islay)

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Arthur Motley

Taster

Nose: Sweet mint, some basil and creamy vanilla. Some cereal husk. Apples and lime and an elegant smoke. A little linseed.

Palate: More sweet mint, some dark chocolate and lots of vanilla. Bright yellow vanilla ice cream.

Finish: Gentle smoke and some wood-spice.

Comment: Good complexity, structure and balance of smoke, spice and sweetness.

Score: 8.3

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Peaty and slightly briny. Oily notes once more. Dry leaves lanolin mint and ginger beer.

Palate: Medicinal. Chocolate orange. Smoke returns to balance things on the finish. Very interesting.

Finish: Fruity and sweet.

Comment: This has it all but goes about it in an unflashy manner. Good.

Score: 8.3

8.3
Overall Score

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