A New DNA in Every Cask! August09 Bottling Douglas Laing

Old & Rare 45% ABV:       Straight from the Cask
MACALLAN 30 YEAR OLD
 
This interesting Macallan without the sherry maturation is an example of refined complexity.  The graceful and fresh nose carries a buttery, fruity sweetness (apples and apricots) and a hint of eucalyptus is coming through.
The palate opens honeyed and runs to spicy caramelized baked apples and sweet ripe grapes.  The finish is long and fresh, still sweet and develops a late and fruity tang.

Old Malt Cask
All 50% ABV: No Chill Filtering & No Nonsense

CAOL ILA  19 YEAR OLD    CLARET  WINE  FINISHED
Nose:  Red fruit and spices preface a sweet peat/maritime style
Palate: Mouthcoatingly salty, tarred and phenolic (no hint of wine)
Finish: Still peaty, warmly spiced now + tar + light wood-smoke 
 
CLYNELISH 20 YEAR OLD
Nose:  Sweetly citric + dark spices/liquorice
Palate: With macerated sultanas/currants and oak
Finish: Carries espresso, light smoke + dry spices

GLEN SCOTIA  17 YEAR OLD   BOURBON CASK MATURED
Nose:  Carries its bourbon cask influences evident – vanilla!
Palate: Totally different from the nose – beachy, dry and salted
Finish: The nose and palate combine here  most interestingly
 
SPRINGBANK  16 YEAR OLD
Nose:  Briny, clean and fresh – with sweet smoked nuts.
Palate: Saline, gristy and lightly (citric) fruited in style
Finish: Tannic, smoked, spiced and warming

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