Creditable 25yo 1975/2001

Creditable 25yo 1975/2001

Old Malt Cask, Douglas Laing
Single malt - Speyside
Golden
50% ABV
Dram

Nose: Roast chicken, white grapes, malted grains, white wine, fresh cut grass, honey. With water, white grapes, honey, candle wax, lemon zest. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, warm, tingly, astringent. 
Tasting:  Sweet salty. Honey, white grapes, raisins, white wine, candle wax, malted grains, walnut skins. With water, candle wax, white grapes, grapefruit. 
Finish: Long. Candle wax, white grapes, malted grains, walnut skins. 

Comments: 

An old Cragganmore, both in age statement and time in the bottle. It’s very waxy, almost Clynelish-ey, and there’s a slightly bitter, nutty note that covers it all. Water brings out more wax, and a bit more sweetness and bitterness.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.