William Lawson's 12 Years Old Scottish Gold – Gold Tin (70cl, 40%)

William Lawson's Scottish Gold is a 12 year old blended Scotch whisky, bottled at 40% in a 70cl bottle and supplied in a gold tin. The label states that it was distilled, matured and bottled in Scotland, and gives 1849 as the year the brand was established. The nose is ripe and sweet, with vanilla, marzipan and nuts, green apple, toffee and spiced American oak showing cinnamon and cardamom. The palate is creamy and balanced, with malted cereal, fresh fruit syrup and brown sugar, followed by clean wood, chocolate and a touch of nutmeg. The finish is short to medium, clean, sweet and slightly dry, with mint, cola, vanilla and oak.