Dumbarton 51yo 1964/2016

Dumbarton 51yo 1964/2016

Extra Old Particular, Douglas Laing
Single grain - Lowlands
Dark gold
45.8% ABV
Dram

Nose: Sandalwood, honey, lemon zest, vanilla, dried coconut, black tea, hints of dust. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, thickens, astringent, tingly. 
Tasting:  Sweet sour. Black tea, sandalwood, vanilla, honey, lemon zest, brown paper, molasses, hints of raisins, hints of dust. 
Finish: Long. Honey, golden syrup, raisins, molasses. 

Comments: 

Wow. There's barley in this, if I'm any judge. The grain is muted by time, hidden under some delicious spice and lemon, with an astringent dusty note. Lovely, lovely whisky.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.