Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 40 Year Old 1968 (cask 5047) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Douglas Laing
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 40 years
- Price
- £399.95
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Vanilla, Old Wood, Nutty, Toasted
- Description
- An Old Malt Cask independent bottling from an undisclosed Speyside distillery, distilled in November 1968 and aged for 40 years in a single cask before bottling at 50% ABV. This rare 1968 vintage, released as part of Douglas Laing's series, represents a whisky of exceptional age and character.
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Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 40 Year Old 1968 (cask 5047) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is a 40-year-old single malt from Douglas Laing (Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — honey, vanilla, old wood, nutty. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
An Old Malt Cask independent bottling from an undisclosed Speyside distillery, distilled in November 1968 and aged for 40 years in a single cask before bottling at 50% ABV. This rare 1968 vintage, released as part of Douglas Laing's series, represents a whisky of exceptional age and character.
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