One of only 282 bottles available. From the ‘XOP Old Particular’ range of whisky by Douglas Laing.
Distilled September 1988, bottled March 2019, from one Refill Hogshead – DL13089 Natural Cask Strength, Natural Colour – No Chill Filtration.
Appearance: Fairly light, summer runny honey/corn. Good viscosity, nice coating on the glass and medium/thick legs.
Nose: Confectionary sugar, honey, decent ABV, SUN BLEACHED barley, malt, honey nut Cornflakes.
Palate: Dessert wine sweetness, lovely and oily, lemon curd on buttered toast, white pepper, cereal, brown sugar. Eucalyptus, mint aero.
Finish: Medium to long, lemon, mild chilli, buttered toast still.
Overall: Very nice indeed. Friendly but with a decent ABV and complexity.