Laphroaig 14 years old Douglas Laing’s Old Particular
Laphroaig from Douglas Laing […]
It’s been a long time since we had here Laphroaig ;), recently it appeared on the blog in August – it was 10 years old from 70s. Therefore, it is time for the next one. Today also quite unusual, because of independent bottler - Douglas Laing from a series of Old Particular. It was released to celebrate the Feis Ile 2015. Distillation in February 2001, bottling in February 2015. Single cask - refill butt - a total of 636 bottles with 48.4% ABV. Of course, natural color and no chill filtration. I bought this bottle while my last visit to Islay in the capital city of Bowmore. Douglas Laing is an interesting independent bottler, while Whisky Live Warsaw in 2015 I participated in their Masterclass, I have very fond memories form that event, then I tasted Laphroaig 25 years old. On the blog there is Laphroaig 1998/2013 from another independent bottler - Samaroli. Im very curious what this bottle hides, therefore, let’s get to work. [caption id=attachment_6521 align=alignnone width=1602] Laphroaig 14 years old Douglas Laings Old Particular[/caption] [caption id=attachment_6522 align=alignnone width=1602] Laphroaig 14 years old Douglas Laings Old Particular[/caption] C: light amber; N: after opening the bottle I immediately get a great mix of peat, ash and sweetness, after pouring into a glass it became mineral, with wet soil, peat, asphalt, bandages, fishing nets, smoked fish, grilled oysters, marine, salty air, after this first waves fruits begin to emerge: orange and its peel, candied orange, plum, raisins, peach and apricot, from time to time there is a bit of lemon and perhaps even a mint, I still have a touch of dark chocolate and cocoa; all of that is here all the time and interweaves; T: wuuhhaa !!! This is Islay, immediately spreads throughout the mouth, the taste is rich and multi-dimensional, peat is obvious, grilled seafood and fish, ash, after a while there is also a light warming up, further ripe orange, grapefruit,...
