Name: Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing)
Brand: Douglas Laing
Price: 118.43 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) is characterised by Smokey, Dried Fruit, Leathery, Old Wood, Nutty notes. Douglas Laing's final Yula release is a 22-year-old blended malt combining peated whiskies from Islay and the Islands, concluding the Norse-inspired series that celebrates the mythology behind Scotland's most storied whisky regions.

Question 2

Is Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) is intensely smoky and peaty, scoring 80/100 on the smoke scale. Expect heavy peat, bonfires, and medicinal notes.

Question 3

Is Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) has some sweetness (40/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) is a challenging dram with intense peat smoke and high ABV (51.2%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) costs £118.43 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 51.2% ABV, Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) pairs well with smoked salmon, oysters, dark chocolate, aged cheddar, and chargrilled meats. The smoky, peaty character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the complex peat smoke and full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) similar to WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) and WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World share a similar flavour profile (Dried Fruit) and are in a similar price range. WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World costs £124 vs £118.43 for Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing).

Question 11

Is Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) similar to MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) and MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) share a similar flavour profile (Smokey, Dried Fruit) and are in a similar price range. MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) costs £125 vs £118.43 for Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing).

Question 12

How does Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) compare to Famous Grouse Highland Decanter?

Accepted Answer

Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) and Famous Grouse Highland Decanter are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) is bold and smoky, while Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is known for Malt Extract, Vanilla, Honey notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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