Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14290) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Douglas Laing
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48.4%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £64.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Old Wood
- Description
- Orkney's best-kept secret emerges in this 12-year-old single malt, distilled in 2008 and aged in a refill hogshead before Douglas Laing bottled it for their Old Particular series at 48.4% ABV. With only 430 bottles released, the mystery of its true distillery identity adds intrigue to an already compelling island whisky.
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Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14290) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 12-year-old single malt from Douglas Laing (Scotland), bottled at 48.4% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, heavily oaked and peaty character — smokey, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Orkney's best-kept secret emerges in this 12-year-old single malt, distilled in 2008 and aged in a refill hogshead before Douglas Laing bottled it for their Old Particular series at 48.4% ABV. With only 430 bottles released, the mystery of its true distillery identity adds intrigue to an already compelling island whisky.
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