Douglas Laing's The Epicurean 12 Year Old Small Batch Release (70cl, 46%)

A 12 year old Lowland blended malt Scotch whisky from Douglas Laing, bottled in a small batch release at 46% in a 70cl bottle. The Epicurean marries Lowland malts from the east and the west of Scotland. The nose is rich in barley, with citrus, floral and herbal notes. The sweet, mouth-coating palate shows crunched sugar, burnt citrus, mixed spices, thyme, peaches and hard candy. The finish carries on the herbal character in a gristy style, with almonds, cut grass and burnt sugar.