Orkney's Finest 8 Year Old 2014 - Provenance Coastal Collection (Douglas Laing)
Orkney Distilling
Tasting Notes
This single malt from an undisclosed Orkney distillery offers a delightful coastal experience. The nose welcomes you with a harmonious blend of creamy barley, chalky grist, and a refreshing sea breeze, with a zesty hint of lemon curd. As you take a sip, stone fruits and fragrant peppercorns dance on your palate, accompanied by floral malt undertones and a whisper of charred herbs and seaweed, softened by silky caramel. The finish lingers with a robust presence of baking spice, toasted oak, and grilled apricot, followed by a tantalizing prickle of pepper and a distant whiff of a coastal bonfire, leaving you longing for another sip. This eight-year-old single malt, matured in a single refill hogshead, captures the essence of Orkney's rugged coastline in a delightfully complex yet approachable dram.