Douglas Laing Linkwood 16 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 59 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Toffee and fudge. Malty. Barley sugar. Fresh mash. Apple skin. White chocolate. Palate Round. Alcohol is perfectly integrated. Sweet maltiness developing on fruity flavours. Ripe bananas. Tickling spices. Ginger, a hint of tabasco. Finish Spicy, nutty. Comment A classic malty beast. Well balanced. A winter warmer to enjoy with nuts and crispy nibbles.

Dave Broom Nose Slighty oily, cut grass powdered almond. A discreet vetiver like scent develops but that turpentine note never quite disappears. Palate Oily in texure, clinging to the tongue mandarin. Light creaminess. Delicate. Finish Rice crispies. Comment An aperitif best taken by 10am. Has identifiable Linkwood character but it’s all rather muted.