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Double Barrel
Whisky: Double Barrel Macallan & Laphroaig 8 year old
Serie: Double Barrel
Age: 8 years
Type: Blended malt
Strength: 46%
   
Distillery: Unknown
Bottler: Douglas Laing (pre May 2013)
Country: Scotland
   
 
Date: 31-03-2012
Nose: Peaty, vanilla, citrus, grassy.
Flavour: Peat, iodine, spices, pepper, charcoal, smoky, slightly sweet, sal ammoniac powder, gentle.
Body: A little sharp in the throat, oily, lasting finish.
Comments: In the end it equates to a fresh Laphroaig, so it meets the expectetions. Can't wait to taste a more matured version though.
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