Islay 'Balance' 14 Year Old 2005 - Old Particular Spiritualist Series (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Douglas Laing
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53.2%
- Age
- 14 years
- Price
- £124.55
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Toasted, Oily
- Description
- This unidentified Islay single malt from Douglas Laing's Old Particular Spiritualist Series was distilled in November 2005 and matured 14 years in a refill hogshead before bottling at cask strength in April 2020 (325 bottles). The refill cask preserves Islay's coastal character—smoke, brine, and maritime minerality—without heavy wood influence. Designed for those who appreciate mystery and balanced island peat.
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Islay 'Balance' 14 Year Old 2005 - Old Particular Spiritualist Series (Douglas Laing) is a 14-year-old single malt from Douglas Laing (Scotland), bottled at 53.2% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, toasted, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This unidentified Islay single malt from Douglas Laing's Old Particular Spiritualist Series was distilled in November 2005 and matured 14 years in a refill hogshead before bottling at cask strength in April 2020 (325 bottles). The refill cask preserves Islay's coastal character—smoke, brine, and maritime minerality—without heavy wood influence. Designed for those who appreciate mystery and balanced island peat.
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