Glenrothes 30yo 1989/2020

Glenrothes 30yo 1989/2020

Extra Old Particular, Douglas Laing
Single malt - Speyside 
Dark amber brown
47.5% ABV
Dram

Nose: Menthol, orange peel, lemon zest, roast pork, plums, five spice powder. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, cool, expands, mouth coating. 
Tasting:  Sweet. Orange peel, lemon zest, five spice powder, plums, honey, molasses, raisins, hints of liquorice. 
Finish: Long. Liquorice, molasses, plums, raisins. 

Comments: 

Cask DL 14056. Minty and soothing, lots of spicy sweet meaty notes. It’s very gentle and frankly, a bit of a relief in the middle of an intense tasting. Quite delicious on its own.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.