Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Timorous Beastie
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48.4%
- Age
- 5 years
- Price
- £37.52
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Fresh Fruit, Toasted, Yeasty
- Description
- Highland origins bring malt extract and fresh fruit cues in this 5-year-old Timorous Beastie. 'Toasted' follows, echoing community tags verbatim with a dash of 'yeasty' charm. Curious at £37.52, it could be either a hidden gem or a gamble.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 5-year-old single malt from Timorous Beastie (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 48.4% ABV. Expect oaky, fruity and sweet character — malt extract, fresh fruit, toasted, yeasty. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. Good value for the quality offered.
Highland origins bring malt extract and fresh fruit cues in this 5-year-old Timorous Beastie. 'Toasted' follows, echoing community tags verbatim with a dash of 'yeasty' charm. Curious at £37.52, it could be either a hidden gem or a gamble.
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