The Vintage House

The Macallan Distillery

Aged 16 Years, Burgundy Finish

Douglas Laing

ABV: 56.1%

Age: 16 Years Old

Year Bottled: 2004

Style: Single Malt

Country: Scotland

Region: Speyside

Bottling: Douglas Laing

Overall
Score

7.9

Tasting Notes

Nose

Slightly indistinct without water. Soft, gentle and nutty.

Palate

Delivers much more than on the distant nose. Quite a thick feel balanced by fragrant top notes, balanced oak and a Nutella like crispness. Balanced oak.

Finish

Dark chocolate.

Comment

Fair balance.

Taster Score

7.8

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