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Whisky Arran 2015 8Y Highland 70cl - Astuccio - Premier Barrel - Douglas Laing 2015
Douglas LaingWhisky 70 cl 60.0% vol Fruity, slightly spicy, notes of vanilla
$106.30−30%($151.86/ℓ)
Recommended price: $152.63
Excise and customs charges incl. (EU, CH, US only)
Technical information
- Producer
- Douglas Laing
- Type
- Whisky
- Format
- 70 cl
- Gradation
- 60.0%
- Aging
- 8 years
- Aromatic profile
- Fruity, slightly spicy, notes of vanilla
- Ingredients
- Malted barley, water, yeast
- Type of cask
- Ex-bourbon oak barrels
- Distillation method
- Distillation in copper stills
- Number of distillations
- 2
- Filtration
- Not cold filtered
- Color
- Light amber
- Consumption
- Neat, with water or ice
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Young and bright, this Arran 2015 8-year-old from the Premier Barrel series selected by Douglas Laing shows an immediate and pleasant profile. On the nose there are white-fleshed fruits and ripe citrus, accompanied by light floral notes and a hint of honey that lends softness; the character remains clean and direct, without excess, with a slight spicy nuance framing everything. You can sense an aromatic texture that favors enjoyability over forced complexity, consistent with a young but well-balanced whisky.
On the palate the sip is lively and smooth: freshness and a subtle salinity support a rounded structure, with fruity callbacks and a sweet touch that lingers in the finish. The impression is of balance between body and lightness, suitable both for drinking neat and with a drop of water to open up its aromas. It pairs well with creamy cheeses, caramel-based desserts, or as a companion for a relaxed evening break.
On the palate the sip is lively and smooth: freshness and a subtle salinity support a rounded structure, with fruity callbacks and a sweet touch that lingers in the finish. The impression is of balance between body and lightness, suitable both for drinking neat and with a drop of water to open up its aromas. It pairs well with creamy cheeses, caramel-based desserts, or as a companion for a relaxed evening break.