Hunter Laing Old Malt Cask Royal Brackla 1998 (18 year old) 50%
Refill Bourbon Barrel/ Code: OMC2642/ HL13429
Dist: May 1998 Btl: Feb 2017/ Tasted: Mar 2017
A softly spiced and deliciously honeyed nose with white fruit and barley. The sweetness is well balanced by a fresh citric note appearing . With time hints of straw and coffee’d oak.
The palate is considerably maltier and darker with a distinct baked fruit character. However the citrus note found on the nose, is here on the palate and along with a subtle minerality adds vibrancy. Hints of vanilla and barley. Long with the oak and barley becoming quite fragrant and lightening the finish.
Hunter Laing Hepburns Choice Royal Brackla 2009 (8 year old) 46%
Refill Bourbon Barrel/ Code: HEP0314
Dist: Mar 2009 Btl: 2018/ Tasted: Apr 2018
The nose is quite perfumed with white liquorice, honeysuckle and gristy barley. Hints of apple, pear and lime appear along with a touch of oak. Pleasantly intense.
The palate opens with the creamy oak. Not quite a fresh and mineral as the nose but it has a good body and fleshy apricot and apple character, along with a touch of honey and white liquorice. Good crisp, mineral finish with lingering citrus.
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