Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 42 Year Old 1967 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Douglas Laing
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 42 years
- Price
- £142.97
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Tobacco, Dried Fruit, Chocolate
- Description
- This secret 42-year-old Speyside from a sherry butt aged since 1967 presents deep mahogany color and the rich spice and dried fruit that decades of sherry wood impart. Four decades of maturation will have created layers of complexity—leather, dark chocolate, and warming spice—though the identity game adds mystery rather than substance to what is primarily a heavily sherried expression. A collector's piece for those with patience, curiosity, and deep pockets.
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Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 42 Year Old 1967 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is a 42-year-old single malt from Douglas Laing (Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, old wood, tobacco, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This secret 42-year-old Speyside from a sherry butt aged since 1967 presents deep mahogany color and the rich spice and dried fruit that decades of sherry wood impart. Four decades of maturation will have created layers of complexity—leather, dark chocolate, and warming spice—though the identity game adds mystery rather than substance to what is primarily a heavily sherried expression. A collector's piece for those with patience, curiosity, and deep pockets.
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