Douglas Laing Old & Rare Platinum Selection

Brora Distillery (Closed 1983)

1976, Aged 30 Years

Douglas Laing

ABV: 57.5%

Age: 30 Years Old

Year Bottled: 2007

Style: Single Malt

Country: Scotland

Region: Highland

Bottling: Douglas Laing

Overall
Score

7.2

Tasting Notes

Nose

Treacle tart,orange rind,sugared almonds.

Palate

Sharper than expected but with clean citrus and barley mix,and a pleasant limey palate cleanser.

Finish

Long,clean,fresh and zingy.

Comment

Very sophisticated,classy and enjoyable.

Taster Score

7.3

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1976, Aged 30 Years

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