ABV 50%
Good complexity, structure and balance of smoke, spice and sweetness.
Arthur Motley
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
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
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
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