Douglas Laing Old & Rare Platinum Selection

Ben Nevis Distillery

1963, Aged 40 Years

Douglas Laing

ABV: 45%

Age: 40 Years Old

Year Bottled: 2004

Style: Single Malt

Country: Scotland

Region: Highland

Bottling: Douglas Laing

Overall
Score

7.5

Tasting Notes

Nose

Plenty of wood. Plasticene, emulsion paint and amyl nitrate. Water reveals toasted oak, rich dried fruits, cumin/coriander powder.

Palate

Soft demerara sweetness. Toasted almond, grilled nut. Acquires some elegance, almost Cognac like. A floral, pot pourri note. Grippy oak.

Finish

Marzipan. Almond slices.

Comment

Strange nose but good flavours.

Taster Score

7.5

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