Tasting Notes

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Douglas Laing XOP Caledonian 40 Years Old

Country: Scotland

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Type: Single Grain

Bottler: Douglas Laing & Co.

ABV: 54.9%

Score: 93 Points

Douglas Laing XOP Caledonian 40 Years Old. Image courtesy Douglas Laing & Co. Vintage single grain whiskies can be amazing, and this 40-year-old bottling from the long-closed Caledonian grain distillery is a perfect example. The nose has notes of maple syrup, toasted vanilla, butterscotch, baking spices, and just a hint of oak. The taste is syrupy-thick and vibrant with maple, cinnamon, clove, honey, and a hint of baked peaches in the background. The finish is long and slightly astringent with a subtle oakiness and hints of dried fruits and spices. Excellent! (March, 2019)