Teaninich 1973 26 Year Old Douglas Laing Old Malt Cask

The aroma had a softly refined impression with cinnamon-like house style plus an extra touch of charm. Teaninich TEANINICH 1973-2000 26yo DOUGLAS LAING Old Malt Cask 50% (one of 312 bottles) The aroma presented a softly refined impression, with notes of cinnamon, apple pie, honey, gentle graininess, apricot jam. Upon drinking, it delivered a gradual stimulation with good grainy character and rich honey-like sweetness, savory umami, apple pie, tar, richness, and a long finish. [Very Good] This Teaninich 1973, aged for 26 years, comes from Douglas Laing's OMC bottling. Due to the time elapsed since bottling, the aroma has a softly refined impression with fruity notes reminiscent of heated apples and apricots, along with a good grainy character. It evokes the nuance of an apple pie sprinkled with cinnamon. When drinking, the barley's umami sensation lingers on the tongue, accompanied by a honey-like rich sweetness and a hint of peat, reminiscent of tar, with a long-lasting finish. While Teaninich is known for its cinnamon flavor profile, this bottling also showcases other elements that add to its charm.