1990 Aultmore Year 16 Old Douglas Laing 50% Abv

Colour: Dark gold. 

Nose: Very grassy. Whiffs of a freshly emptied wine barrel’s inside, quite some praline and candy sugar, hints of ham and game, white wine , green tea... 

Mouth (neat): Smooth and pleasantly fruity (first sultanas and dates, then kumquats and Seville oranges). Sultanas, apricot pie, a little balsamico, pepper-flavoured chocolate , plum jam... Rather perfect balance. 

Finish: Rather long, compact, candied, with ‘strong notes of strong honey’ remaining on your palate (chestnut). A pretty excellent Aultmore.