Douglas Laing Old Malt Cask Caperdonich 1994 (18 year old) 50%
Refill Bourbon Hogshead/ Code: OMC2188/ DL8475
Dist: June 1994 Btl: Jun 2012/ Tasted: Aug 2012
Slightly oily and mature aromas of loam and manure. Quite stocky and solid with a touch of spice. With time some pleasant floral notes appear as does a touch of old oak.
The palate is slightly oily. Again quite solid with earth, straw and hints of white peach. Quite malty and thick on the middle showing some barley. Pleasantly mature with a distinct almond and slight lemon zest note in the finish.
Douglas Laing Old Malt Cask Caperdonich 1992 (20 year old) 50%
Refill Bourbon Hogshead/ Code: OMC2232/ DL9321
Dist: Oct 1992 Btl: Jan 2013/ Tasted: Feb 2013
A very honeyed and slightly grainy aromas mingle with plenty of soft, sweetly vanill’d oak. Lovely maturity with hints of baked fruit and pepper. With time the aromas become slightly meaty (bacon fat) in nature with some delightful dried spices.
The palate is wonderfully soft, opening with lightly sweet oak liberally sprinkled with granulated sugar. Hints of spice, apricot and lime emerge on the middle along with a lightly baked fruit note. A touch of toffee also adds the feeling of weight but some delightful citrus notes keep the balance. Very long with hints of dusty spices and the citrus note becoming more prominent.
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