Glentauchers 21 Year Old 2007 (cask 12199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Glentauchers
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 51.5%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £112.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Malt Extract, Honey, Vanilla, Toasted
- Description
- Glentauchers' 21-year-old spent two decades in a refill barrel, preserving the distillery's delicate floral and fruity character while allowing subtle wood influence to develop gradually. The refill cask approach emphasizes the spirit's natural maturation over aggressive oak integration, resulting in a refined and balanced expression. The texture is elegant and composed, with a finish that lingers gently on orchard fruits and honey. This suits whisky drinkers who prefer restrained elegance and the subtle development that comes from patient, unhurried aging.
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Glentauchers 21 Year Old 2007 (cask 12199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 21-year-old single malt from Glentauchers (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 51.5% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — old wood, malt extract, honey, vanilla. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Glentauchers' 21-year-old spent two decades in a refill barrel, preserving the distillery's delicate floral and fruity character while allowing subtle wood influence to develop gradually. The refill cask approach emphasizes the spirit's natural maturation over aggressive oak integration, resulting in a refined and balanced expression. The texture is elegant and composed, with a finish that lingers gently on orchard fruits and honey. This suits whisky drinkers who prefer restrained elegance and the subtle development that comes from patient, unhurried aging.
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