Port Dundas 27 Year Old Douglas Laing Old Particular 1988 Single Cask DL11333 (2016) 70cl

Port Dundas 27 Year Old Douglas Laing Old Particular 1988 Single Cask DL11333 (2016) 70cl

Part of their Exceptional Single Casks range, Old Particular is Douglas Laing's flagship label, and was launched in 2013 after their Old Malt Cask series became part of the portfolio of the newly established Hunter Laing.

This Port Dundas single grain was distilled in 1991 and bottled in September 2016. Charged from refill barrel #DL11333, this is one of 206 bottles.

Built in 1811 at the highest point of the city of Glasgow, Port Dundas grain distillery was a true giant of its day. It became a founding member of DCL in 1877, and over the years has been key component in many of its blends, including Johnnie Walker and White Horse. By the end of the 19th century it was the largest distillery in Scotland, armed with three Coffey and five pot stills, the giant was producing well over two million gallons of spirit a year. Having survived two fires in the early 20th century, the distillery’s story came to an end in 2010 when Diageo the modern iteration of DCL, closed it down to consolidate its grain production at the newly expanded Cameronbridge.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Sherbety and ever so sweetly spiced with a floral fudgy richness

Palate: Now it's more fruited in style - sugar coated citrus and cereal

Finish: Crunched, gently burnt sugar again with honey on doughy bread (F)

51.5% ABV

70cl