Douglas Laing Highland Park 16 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 57 by Michael Jackson and Arthur Motley.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose A little woody dryness then chocolate, coconut, marzipan. Some glueiness and menthol. Palate Thin and drying. Cough candy. Cinnamon. Cloves. Toasted coconut. Sandalwood. Finish Seemingly short, but, just when you think it’s all over, a long, lingering, fino infused finish. Comment For the end of the evening. Of considerable complexity and will require several attempts before it’s cracked. Not for everyone.

Arthur Motley Nose Estery, salty and fruity (peach slices and baked apples). With water up comes fennel, satsuma and melon. Also a husky, gristy character. Palate Fruity, tingly and lightly peaty. Finish Dry and biscuity. Comment A pleasant and balanced malt with a definite island character, but given the choice available from this great distillery, it pales.