Douglas Laing & Co. Old Particular Midnight Series Dailuaine 2009 12 Year Old Sherry Butt Finish 57.3% ABV

Douglas Laing Old Particular Midnight Series Dailuaine 2009 12 Year Old #DL15400 was distilled in 2009 and independently bottled by Douglas Laing as part of its Old Particular Midnight Series. Finished in a Sherry butt, it offers a rich, full-bodied profile of dark berries, dried fruit, chocolate and warming spices, complemented by the distillery's distinctive malty character. Bottled at 57.3% ABV without chill filtration or added colouring, this single-cask release is limited to just 270 bottles.

Food Pairing: Dark chocolate truffles, sticky toffee pudding, roasted pecans, aged Gouda, spiced fruitcake or slow-roasted beef.

Tasting Notes: Rich dark fruits, Sherry sweetness, warming spices, chocolate and malty depth, balanced by delicate oak and vanilla.

Nose: Blackberries, ripe plums, tobacco, freshly baked cake and aromatic baking spices.

Palate: Full-bodied and expressive, with raisins, currants, ginger, sweet barley, mocha, vanilla cream and dark berry compote.

Finish: Long and warming, with lingering dried fruits, chocolate, oak spice and gentle malt sweetness.

Serve: Enjoy neat in a Glencairn glass to appreciate its concentrated aromas. Add a few drops of water if desired.